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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 is name of the character that first enters the scene?
(a) John Caldwell.
(b) Margaret Caldwell.
(c) William Banks.
(d) Harriet Banks.

2. How does Hetty think Harriet should charm William?
(a) By telling him she loved the flowers.
(b) By ordering the best wine.
(c) By validating her love for him.
(d) By telling him he is handsome.

3. What does Jack say he would like to make Harriet pay for?
(a) Making John look a fool.
(b) Marrying William.
(c) Leaving John.
(d) Fooling herself.

4. Why is Maggie angry that Harriet declines the offer of tea?
(a) She wants money.
(b) She wants to socialize.
(c) She is hungry.
(d) She wants to meet William.

5. What does Margaret say John makes $4,000 painting?
(a) Landscapes.
(b) Animals.
(c) Portraits.
(d) People's houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margaret come into the bathroom to retrieve?

2. How do Harriet and Margaret react when they see each other?

3. What do Hetty and Jack reminisce about?

4. What kind of toast does Harriet order for tea?

5. What does Maggie urge Margaret to ask Harriet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the play's ending say about the chronological setting of the play?

4. Describe Maximillian.

5. In what way is William's character the foil to the other characters?

6. How does Margaret defy Maggie at the beginning of Act 2?

7. Why does Margaret say Harriet rejected the portrait?

8. How do John and Harriet and Jack and Hetty act when Margaret finally leaves them alone?

9. What does John tell Mr. Brush would help him paint better?

10. How do Harriet and Hetty's reactions differ when they see John?

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