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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marie ask Dara and Charlie in regards to Derek's death that they both agree to immediately?
(a) To tell the police the truth.
(b) Never to talk about it again.
(c) To talk about it in private.
(d) To all leave town immediately.

2. What does Marie buy for herself in Part III?
(a) A cake.
(b) A new wardrobe.
(c) A house.
(d) A car.

3. Who does Dara see sneaking around the parking lot in Part III, near Derek's truck?
(a) Marie.
(b) Pepper Weston.
(c) Dr. Weston.
(d) Mrs. Bloom.

4. Who does Charlie say is in arrears for tuition in Part III?
(a) Mr. Lesterio.
(b) Mrs. Bloom.
(c) The Neuman family.
(d) Dr. Weston.

5. What did Dara's and Marie's mother always have on her big bed for the special nights she let them stay there?
(a) Her record turntable.
(b) Her lamp.
(c) Her rabbit-fur blanket.
(d) Her soft nightgown.

6. What does Marie try to get Derek to do just before Charlie attacks him?
(a) Dance with her.
(b) Listen to music with her.
(c) Come upstairs to her attic room.
(d) Go to lunch.

7. What does Gaspar find in the debris of the demolition for the studio?
(a) A puppy.
(b) Money.
(c) A dead bat.
(d) Food in the walls.

8. What does Dara take early in Part III to help her sleep?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) Some of Charlie's pills.
(c) Nyquil.
(d) A dose of soothing tea.

9. What did Marie's first postcard from her trip say when she left?
(a) Her first stop was Greece.
(b) She needed money.
(c) Nothing, it was just her name.
(d) She was coming home for Christmas.

10. What does The Nutcracker lighting vendor gift Dara, Charlie and Marie every year?
(a) Cream brandy.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Cointreau.
(d) Chocolates.

11. What does Charlie tell Dara that is very bad news concerning Derek?
(a) He has been in an accident.
(b) He is suing them.
(c) He has left town.
(d) The insurance money is going straight to him.

12. What does Bailey do during Nutcracker practice to prove she is tough?
(a) Says she wants to be the Sugar Plum Fairy the next year.
(b) Says she will stop eating altogether to make sure she fits in her costume perfectly.
(c) Says she wants to keep at it even after throwing up.
(d) Says she will do extra practice every day if necessary.

13. What color is Marie's new purchase in Part III?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Orange.
(d) Red.

14. Where did Charlie once consider taking an apprenticeship?
(a) The Wyndingham.
(b) The Faron.
(c) The Sarasota Ballet.
(d) The Sycamore Ballet.

15. What does Derek say he wants to do for Marie in Part IV?
(a) Marry Marie.
(b) Buy Marie a new car.
(c) Take Marie on vacation.
(d) Help her get back her share of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was The Nutcracker, first and foremost?

2. What do the police tell Dara, Charlie and Marie not to do in the wake of Derek's death?

3. Where does Dara say Marie needs to come after Derek's death?

4. What does Dara do before bed every night?

5. What does Gracie Hent say may have caused Bailey to throw up?

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