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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. How does Chelsea greet her father?
(a) By shaking hands.
(b) She pretends she does not see him.
(c) With formality.
(d) With a long hug and kiss on the cheek.

2. What is the first thing Norman says to Billy after his father goes outside?
(a) That Billy will eat only at mealtimes.
(b) That Norman hopes Billy will tell him about Swiss Family Robinson when he's done reading it.
(c) That maybe Norman and Billy can go fishing sometime.
(d) That Billy better learn to say please and thank you.

3. Why does Ethel talk to Norman before he leaves?
(a) To ask him to take her to town before he leaves.
(b) To ask him to do something about the spider.
(c) To suggest he wear a raincoat.
(d) She doesn't catch him before he's gone.

4. What does Ethel tell Chelsea that surprises Chelsea?
(a) That her brother's remains have been found in Viet Nam.
(b) That Charlie is hoping to steal Chelsea away from Bill.
(c) That Norman and Billy got along very well while they were in Europe.
(d) That Ethel has to have surgery for cancer.

5. For what does Billy go into the kitchen?
(a) To find his dad.
(b) A sack of cookies.
(c) A glass of orange juice.
(d) To make pancakes for everyone as a surprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norman mention to Ethel at the opening of this scene?

2. About what does Bill say Chelsea warned him before their arrival?

3. With what does Ethel replace the food Billy has in his hand?

4. Where do Ethel and Norman find Billy?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. The fact that Ethel twice suggests that Chelsea make amends with her father because he is old and will not live much longer seems to clearly be foreshadowing something. What do you think it foreshadows?

2. Referring back to your answer in question #25, venture a guess as to why Chelsea's boyfriends were timid around Norman.

3. 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?

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

5. Describe Bill's appearance and Billy and Norman returning from downstairs and how does this give readers a sense who Bill is?

6. Describe Ethel's concern and role in that day's fishing venture.

7. The scene when Billy Ray is introduced gives subtle clues as to how Norman may not be quite as gruff as first appears and how Chelsea misses the clue. Elaborate on this scene.

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

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

10. Describe the opening scene in Act 2, Scene 1.

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