The Philadelphia Story Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Philip Barry
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Philadelphia Story Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Philip Barry
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Who were banned from the house by her father, according to Tracy?
(a) All salespeople.
(b) All ex-husbands.
(c) All reporters.
(d) All wedding consultants.

2. Where do Sandy's guests work?
(a) At the local store.
(b) With Dexter.
(c) At the bank.
(d) At the magazine.

3. How does Dinah know that Dexter is back in town?
(a) He came by to see Tracy when she wasn't there.
(b) She saw his car.
(c) She saw him at the grocery store.
(d) He called and told her.

4. What is Liz surprised to see in the Lord home after Sandy leaves?
(a) A hunting trophy.
(b) A rare coin collection.
(c) A painting.
(d) A family portrait.

5. What does Tracy offer Mike the use of?
(a) The room above the garage.
(b) Her cottage.
(c) Her cabin.
(d) The guest room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dinah tell Margaret has been written about Seth?

2. What foreign language is Dinah speaking around Mike and Liz?

3. What is Dexter carrying as he enters Act 2, Scene 1, Part 1?

4. As the family discusses, what might Kidd be sued for?

5. What does Margaret credit Seth for at the end of Act 1, Part 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Sidney Kidd and what deal does Sandy make with him?

2. How does Dexter respond to Tracy's criticism of herself for the previous night, and why is it important to the main theme of the play?

3. What do Tracy and Mike decide about the previous evening's events and the wedding? Also, how does Tracy begin to realize exactly what might have happened?

4. What would Seth's absence from the wedding lead people to believe and how does Sandy plan to prevent it?

5. How does Tracy appear when first meeting Mike and Liz and what is her intention?

6. What two things does Dexter do while Mike is carrying Tracy into the house that depict his feelings for Tracy?

7. What is the reason for Seth's arrival and what does he sense in Tracy?

8. What is the setting and major upcoming event established as the play opens?

9. How do Tracy and Margaret's marriages compare, and what is the difference between how the two look at them?

10. How does George respond to Dexter's gift, and what does that cause Tracy to notice in him?

(see the answer keys)

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