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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time does Paul say he has to meet his father?
(a) 7:00 a.m.
(b) Noon
(c) 10:00 a.m.
(d) Midnight

2. What is the only article of clothing the Hustler is wearing when he emerges from Paul's bedroom?
(a) A hat
(b) Briefs
(c) Socks
(d) An open robe

3. Which of the following is not a black celebrity that Geoffrey thinks could take part in his film festival?
(a) Eddie Murphy
(b) Bill Cosby
(c) Diana Ross
(d) Richard Pryor

4. What article of clothing does Flan look at and think of Van Gogh?
(a) His ties
(b) His sport coat
(c) His shoes
(d) A hat

5. To what mythological figure does Ouisa compare Geoffrey when she describes him?
(a) Jason
(b) Creon
(c) Midas
(d) Theseus

6. In the hypothetical script Paul describes his father receiving, what is Poitier's character's profession?
(a) Lumberjack
(b) School teacher
(c) Astronaut
(d) Politician

7. According to Flan in this section, Geoffrey has recently sold a print by what modern artist?
(a) Hockney
(b) De Kooning
(c) Bacon
(d) Pollock

8. What does the Hustler do as soon as he enters the scene?
(a) Stretch out on the couch
(b) Walks straight through the room and leaves the condo
(c) Begin eating leftovers from the night before
(d) Throws a punch at Flan

9. What career did Flan used to hold?
(a) Investment banker
(b) Artist
(c) Journalist
(d) Lawyer

10. How long is the hall in the Kittredge house?
(a) 30 feet
(b) 18 feet
(c) 6 feet
(d) They do not have hall

11. What movie does Paul mention won Sidney Poitier his only Oscar?
(a) To Sir With Love
(b) Guess Who's COming to Dinner
(c) In the Heat of the Night
(d) Lillies of the Field

12. What does Paul's thesis conclude is "God's gift" to us (34)?
(a) Free Choice
(b) Other people
(c) Hope
(d) Imagination

13. What metaphor does Sidney Poitier use to characterize the two American debates on life?
(a) World powers
(b) Warring bulls
(c) River banks
(d) Bookends

14. How much money does Flan need to convince Geoffrey to loan him at the beginning of Act 1?
(a) $3,000,000
(b) $1,000,000
(c) $2,000,000
(d) $500,000

15. Who is not onstage in the last moments of this section?
(a) Geoffrey
(b) Flan
(c) Ouisa
(d) Paul

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city was Sidney Poitier born?

2. Reveling in the dining options in this section, Geoffrey says that New York is the what of the twentieth century?

3. At what time does Ouisa wake up the night after the dinner with Paul?

4. When does the Kittredge's housekeeper come in?

5. In what country does Paul say he grew up?

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