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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Ethel comes into the house, what do she and Norman do?
(a) Make a cup of tea.
(b) Turn on the t.v.
(c) Remove the cloths from the furniture.
(d) Make up the beds with linens.

2. What is Norman concerned about in going to the neighbors' house for dinner?
(a) Nothing; these are old friends of theirs.
(b) He has brought no dinner suit.
(c) He fears they will serve some Italian dish he will not enjoy
(d) He doesn't know whether to bring white or red wine.

3. Who is coming with Chelsea on her visit?
(a) Her two poodles.
(b) Her best friend from high school.
(c) No one.
(d) Her new boyfriend.

4. What happened to Miss Appley last week?
(a) She died.
(b) She drove to New Hampshire.
(c) She feel off a ladder.
(d) She gave a speech at the Daughters of the Revolution luncheon.

5. What separates the kitchen from the living room?
(a) A swinging door.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A bead curtin.
(d) A pocket door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Norman believe he might be qualified for the job?

2. At whose picture does Norman look?

3. How old was Miss Appley on her last birthday?

4. What happened to Chelsea's husband?

5. In the story that Ethel tells about when the character in question #26 was young, what was he carrying?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ethel say about the neighbors and what is Norman's response?

2. Who is the elderly couple in the play and where are they arriving at the opening of the play?

3. Describe the interaction between Ethel and Norman in this scene and say what you think it may mean.

4. Who is Charlie and what is a little about his life and/or history?

5. What other elderly couple is mentioned in this scene and what does Ethel say about them?

6. What does Charlie say about Chelsea and children and what does this possibly reveal about Charlie as a person?

7. Describe the setting at the opening of this scene.

8. Give a brief synopsis of Ethel and Charlie's conversation and what the author may be showing through this conversation.

9. Briefly describe Norman Thayer, the first character on the set.

10. What does Charlie suggest about the broken screen door; what is Ethel's reply and why do you think she responds the way she does?

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