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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 George think is the name of the film Martha is referencing?
(a) Chicago
(b) Rebecca
(c) The Magnificent Ambersons
(d) You Can't Take it with You

2. Where does George tell Nick and Honey to put their coats?
(a) Anywhere
(b) The Bedroom
(c) The Hall Closet
(d) The Floor

3. Which two characters sing "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" at the end of the first act?
(a) Martha and Honey
(b) George and Martha
(c) George and Honey
(d) Martha and Nick

4. Which actress starred in the film that Martha is trying to think of?
(a) Bette Davis
(b) Joan Crawford
(c) Lotte Lenya
(d) Grace Kelly

5. About what metaphorical trap does George warn Nick?
(a) Quicksand
(b) Bottomless pit
(c) Drop cage
(d) Bear trap

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did George run the History Department for four years?

2. How many of Nick's father-in-law's churches burned down?

3. Who answers the door when Nick and Honey arrive?

4. How old is Nick?

5. Where did Nick teach before coming to the university where the play is located?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Honey make reference to her hysterical pregnancy when she returns after being sick?

2. Describe Honey.

3. What do Nick and Honey learn about George and Martha's son in this section?

4. What is the story that Martha tells about boxing?

5. Why does George kill their son?

6. What is Martha's response to Nick's offer to protect her?

7. What is the topic of the book that Martha's father would not let George publish?

8. How did Honey's family come to be so wealthy?

9. Describe Nick.

10. What is the room's reaction to George's claims that Nick plans to alter the world's chromosomes?

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