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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 does Irwin say that he does with everything?
(a) Files it.
(b) Frames it.
(c) Draws it.
(d) Burns it.

2. What sound does Isobel hear at the door in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A letter drop.
(b) A burglar.
(c) A phone ringing.
(d) A doorbell.

3. Isobel says, "The great thing is to _______."
(a) Love.
(b) Have peace.
(c) Care.
(d) Leave.

4. What is Katherine complaining about in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The priest.
(b) The children.
(c) The sky.
(d) The weather.

5. Who is Tom married to?
(a) Katherine.
(b) Rhonda.
(c) Isobel.
(d) Marion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Robert's profession?

2. What does Katherine say she had a "ridiculous relationship" with?

3. Who says, "The guns are getting nearer. God, will nobody leave us in peace"?

4. What words does Irwin say are like a hand enclosing his heart?

5. Who sits in the chair in the dark in Act 1, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Katherine say wants to invest in the firm? Why?

2. What happened to Isobel the night at the movies with Irwin and Rhonda?

3. What does Marion say about Tom's trustworthiness in business in Act 1, Scene 4?

4. What does Katherine say are her plans after Robert's death? Why is this a surprise?

5. What does Irwin say to Isobel after the others leave in Act 1, Scene 4? What is her response?

6. What sound is heard when Irwin enters in Act 1, Scene 4? What does he comment about it?

7. What does Katherine remark about what else was in the room before? What does she say about Robert in regard to it?

8. What does Marion accuse Isobel of not wanting to do in Act 1, Scene 4?

9. How does Katherine express her feelings about Marion's job versus Isobel's?

10. What does Rhonda say she'll do next time the politician calls her? What does she say about Marion's reaction to the story?

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