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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 concept do the lizards parallel?
(a) Capitalism
(b) The industrial revolution
(c) Imperialism
(d) The evolution of man

2. What word best describes the character of Nancy?
(a) Brave
(b) Forthright
(c) Opinionated
(d) Insincere

3. What does Nancy and Charlie hope their act will communicate to the lizards as they approach?
(a) Peacefulness
(b) Defensiveness
(c) Submission
(d) Curiosity

4. Describe Nancy's state of mind when the lizards reappear.
(a) Confused
(b) Paralyzed
(c) Clear headed
(d) Crazy

5. What does Nancy not understand about Charlie's retirement plan?
(a) He's content to only learn to sail
(b) He's anxious to be a grandfather
(c) He's content to rest
(d) He's anxious to travel

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nancy want from her marriage?

2. What does Charlie hope to infuse his marriage with?

3. How does Nancy feel about the sound that interrupts the couple?

4. How does Nancy feel when she sees the creatures?

5. Who is the author of Seascape?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sarah learn from Nancy as they notice a flock of seagulls flying overhead?

2. What does the appearance of another jet do to the group?

3. What do Nancy and Charlie each think of the approaching lizards?

4. Describe the act of shaking hands between the lizards and the humans.

5. Why does the conversation of exclusivity threaten to create a problem?

6. Describe the first time Nancy feels fear of the sea creatures.

7. What is Charlie's plan of defense against the lizards?

8. How do Nancy and Charlie react to the sound of a jet overhead interrupting their conversation?

9. How does Charlie assist in the discussion of emotions and love?

10. As the humans and lizards grow weary of having to explain themselves to each other, what does Nancy take the opportunity to do?

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