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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. Whose family name is the oldest and most distinguished in the county?
(a) Val's.
(b) Vee's.
(c) Carol's.
(d) Dog's.

2. What does Carol remove from her trench coat pocket in Act 1 Scene 1?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) A knife.
(c) A revolver.
(d) A makeup mirror.

3. What does Carol say it means "if you break the heel off your slipper in the morning"?
(a) You'll meet the love of your life before dark.
(b) You'll meet the love of your life that week.
(c) You'll die before dark.
(d) You'll win a million dollars.

4. What is the pharmacist's name?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Mr. Sorrelton.
(c) Mr. Dubinsky.
(d) Mr. Bryg.

5. Why does Val say he's here in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His car broke down.
(b) His brother lives here.
(c) He came for Carol.
(d) His aunt lives here.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the local highway?

2. Who does Lady call in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Lady get from the cash drawer when she sees Val in the store in Act 1 Scene 2?

4. Who enters the store after the loud savage cry?

5. Why is Val in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Val believe human beings used to connect? How does he feel now?

2. What story does Beulah tell about Lady's father?

3. Who is Vee? How has she met Val?

4. Explain Vee's feelings about painting.

5. What are some of the "oddities" Val tells Lady about himself?

6. Who does Carol make a phone call to in Act 1 Scene 1? Why?

7. What does Lady ask Val in Act 2 Scene 4 about the money? What does he respond?

8. What did Carol do that got her banned from the county overnight?

9. What does Jabe remark that takes Lady by surprise in Act 3, Scene 1?

10. What does Lady offer Val to save him money in Act 2?

(see the answer keys)

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