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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 kind of formal education does William tell he had?
(a) A business degree.
(b) None.
(c) An art degree.
(d) A science degree.

2. What sound fills the hotel and forces the characters to sit in silence?
(a) A fire alarm.
(b) A police raid.
(c) The hotel orchestra.
(d) The hotel sopranos.

3. How does John compliment Harriet?
(a) He comments on her sense of fashion.
(b) He comments on her lovely eyes.
(c) He comments on her taste.
(d) He comments on her beauty.

4. What does Harriet tell Hetty she saved her from?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Dependence.
(c) Depression.
(d) Boredom.

5. Why is Margaret trying to talk to some wealthy art patrons?
(a) To secure work for John.
(b) To get a loan for John.
(c) To review John's work.
(d) To find art space for John.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of mood does William say Harriet is in?

2. What does Harriet discourage William from doing?

3. What does Harriet want Margaret to bellieve?

4. What does William do that disgusts Hetty?

5. What does Maggie represent?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does John say Harriet declined her portrait?

2. What do Margaret and Harriet's alter egos say to each other when they first meet in the opening scene?

3. How does John react when Margaret asks him about Harriet?

4. How does Margaret help John in the final section?

5. How do Margaret and John almost get caught up in their lies in the opening act?

6. Why is John angry at Margaret in Act 1?

7. How does Margaret react when John complains about his coffee?

8. Why does Hetty stay with John?

9. What happens when John moves towards Harriet?

10. Why does Harriet want William to flatter Margaret?

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