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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marie say when Dara tells her that she and Charlie and Marie grew up together?
(a) She says she hates Dara.
(b) She says she did not ever feel close to Dara and Charlie.
(c) She questions whether they ever grew up.
(d) She says she hates Charlie.

2. What knows better than the brain what is needed to survive, in Dara's experiences?
(a) The body.
(b) The heart.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Charlie.

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

4. What kind of car had Dara's and Marie's parents been driving during their accident?
(a) A Subaru.
(b) A Chrysler.
(c) A Buick.
(d) A Chevy.

5. What happens to set the construction work back in Part III?
(a) The crew gets sick.
(b) Asbestos is discovered.
(c) One of the walls falls in.
(d) There is a flood from a burst pipe.

6. What does Charlie tell Derek to do when he begins talking about their house in Part IV at the studio?
(a) Talk to his wife.
(b) Leave.
(c) Put his requests in writing.
(d) Talk to the insurance adjustor.

7. What was The Nutcracker, first and foremost?
(a) A tale of warmth and family.
(b) A pinnacle of a dancer's career.
(c) A dream of hunger and appetite.
(d) A dirge.

8. What does Charlie say about Derek early in Part III?
(a) He is definitely stealing from them.
(b) They made a mistake hiring him.
(c) He is still a good contractor.
(d) He might be good for Marie.

9. What makes Dara nervous in the newspaper article she sees during Nutcracker rehearsal?
(a) Randi is talking to the press.
(b) Marie is talking to the press.
(c) The police are opening an investigation into Derek's wife.
(d) The police are doing an autopsy on Derek.

10. Who was Dara's and Marie's favorite Clara from the old Nutcracker tapes?
(a) Marie.
(b) Dara.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Jennifer.

11. What theater does the Durant School always hold The Nutcracker at?
(a) The Ballenger.
(b) The Gate.
(c) The Temple.
(d) The Folway.

12. Who comes into Dara's house in Part III unannounced?
(a) Henry.
(b) Derek.
(c) Madame Sylvie.
(d) James.

13. How does Dara know an intruder is in the house?
(a) Her dog is barking.
(b) A car in the driveway.
(c) Muddy footprints on the stairs.
(d) Sounds of coughing.

14. What does Derek tell Dara and Charlie about the flood in the studio?
(a) He is going to bill them less than he was before.
(b) He is going to pass the job to his brother.
(c) He is going to do right by them.
(d) He is going to quit.

15. What does Dara find out from Randi about Derek that she did not know before?
(a) He has been divorced twice.
(b) He is not licensed.
(c) He is also a lawyer.
(d) He has a wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Dara and Charlie stay in town after all, even though they were planning to leave at one point?

2. What does Charlie put on Mrs. Durant's grave once a month?

3. What kind of car had Marie crashed previously?

4. Who was to feign making the discovery of Derek's body in the studio?

5. Which students often sneaked out for donuts between class?

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