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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. What surprises Billy about the lake cottage?
(a) That it has electricity.
(b) That it has a computer with internet access.
(c) That it has indoor plumbing.
(d) That it is so cool even with no air conditioning.

2. What is Norman's response to the idea of Chelsea and Bill sharing a bedroom?
(a) If they want to share a room, rent a sleazy motel.
(b) There is only a twin bed in each bedroom, so it'd be pretty difficult.
(c) Only if they agree not to have sex.
(d) Hell, no, not in his house.

3. What does Ethel say Chelsea has requested?
(a) That she leave them the cottage in their will.
(b) That they come to California for her wedding.
(c) That Norman be nicer to Bill.
(d) That Billy stay with them while she and Bill go to Europe.

4. For what does Chelsea apologize?
(a) Chelsea apologizes for her part in their feud.
(b) For not giving Norman a chance to drive the rental car.
(c) For returning to the cottage without calling first.
(d) For foisting Billy off on them for awhile.

5. What does Ethel ask Norman when she comes inside?
(a) If Billy would like some milk and cookies.
(b) If Norman was to go skinny dipping.
(c) If Norman has been torturing Bill.
(d) If Norman thinks Bill will make a good husband for Chelsea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bill's response about Billy's announcement?

2. Why does Ethel think Norman and Billy shouldn't go fishing?

3. What does young Billy announce when he enters the living room?

4. Who doubts what he says he saw?

5. What does Norman give Billy to read?

Short Essay Questions

1. The opening conversation in this scene brings up an idea already discussed in the previous scene. What does the conversation concern?

2. How does the interaction between Norman and Billy Ray in this introductory scene demonstrate the probability that their relationship will be different from the one that Chelsea experienced with her father when she was young?

3. Describe the interaction between Norman and Bill after the others have gone outside.

4. Describe the two fishermen's interaction as they leave for the dock.

5. What does Norman tell Ethel she shouldn't do in front of Chelsea and her boyfriend and how does this brief exchange between Norman and Ethel demonstrate a difference in their personality?

6. Describe the first interaction between Ethel and Chelsea when they are alone.

7. What theme is illustrated by what Ethel does right after Norman and Billy leave?

8. What does Ethel do after Norman and Billy leave?

9. Give a brief synopsis of the conversation Chelsea and Ethel have about Norman as Chelsea just arrives.

10. Describe the scene that occurs after Charlie arrives and what theme this vignette may illustrate.

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