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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Charlie say he is going as it gets late at Nutcracker practice when he calls Marie?
(a) To talk to the police.
(b) To visit Dara's mother's grave.
(c) For a drink.
(d) For a physical therapy appointment.

2. What is Dr. Weston upset about in Part IV?
(a) Charlie has been acting funny.
(b) Dara has been mean to his daughter.
(c) The Nutcracker is not getting much press.
(d) Marie seems distracted.

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

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

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

6. What did Dara and Marie once hear their father threatening their mother with?
(a) Burning down the house.
(b) Stabbing her.
(c) Killing her in a car accident.
(d) Breaking her leg.

7. What did Dara and Marie do every year with their mother at the end of The Nutcracker?
(a) Met their father at work.
(b) Bought two Christmas trees.
(c) Went out for a fancy dinner.
(d) Drink eggnog in her bed with her while they watched old Nutcrackers.

8. Who comes to ask extra questions about Derek's death after the police?
(a) Randi.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) James.
(d) Amy.

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

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

11. What does Dara do before bed every night?
(a) Wraps her ankle.
(b) Brushes her hair one hundred times.
(c) Stretches.
(d) Says a prayer.

12. Who does Dara want to talk to about Derek after Nutcracker practice at the Ballenger in Part IV?
(a) James.
(b) Mrs. Bloom.
(c) Randi.
(d) Jennifer.

13. How does Mrs. Bloom say she met Derek at first?
(a) Her husband and Derek were friends.
(b) Her acupuncturist was Derek's wife, and she recommended him to her.
(c) Derek was her neighbor.
(d) Her cousin was Derek's friend.

14. Who helps with The Nutcracker every year and knew Dara's mother well?
(a) Madame Hettie.
(b) Madame Sylvie.
(c) Corbin's mother.
(d) Derek.

15. What does Marie tell Dara that Dara has that Marie thinks is a bad warning sign in Part III?
(a) A lake.
(b) A husband.
(c) A studio.
(d) A house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Bloom ask Dara?

2. What happens to set the construction work back in Part III?

3. Why is Derek's widow still waiting for her money?

4. What does Marie buy for herself in Part III?

5. What does Marie ask Dara and Charlie in regards to Derek's death that they both agree to immediately?

(see the answer keys)

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