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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. Who does Alice find?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her grandfather.
(d) Her father.

2. What does Alice declare?
(a) The painting is the most beautiful one she has ever seen.
(b) She wants to begin reading the book immediately.
(c) The fireworks' red glow is beautiful.
(d) The dance is beautiful.

3. How might Alice feel about being interrupted by her family members?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Happy.

4. How does the reader or audience member know that this room serves more than one purpose?
(a) There is a counter and a cash register.
(b) With its eclectic elements, including live snakes, a xylophone, and a printing press.
(c) Books and bookshelves line the walls of the room.
(d) There are beds and multiple dresser drawers, showing it is a bedroom as well.

5. Why does Alice relent?
(a) She loves and trusts Tony.
(b) She wants their relationship to work.
(c) She does not have the willpower to argue.
(d) Tony is very convincing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony mention about his family?

2. Why does Alice wonder if a visitor has arrived?

3. How are the characters introduced?

4. What is Mr. Henderson's job?

5. What does Grandpa ask God to allow?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rheba and her actions in this scene. Why do the playwrights say she is African American? Could someone who is not African American play this role?

2. What does Alice declare to her father? Why does she say this?

3. Describe Grandpa Vanderhof. From where is he returning? What does he enjoy about this activity?

4. What does Rheba recall? How does this information satisfy the audience?

5. How is Alice directing her family? Why is she doing this?

6. What does Donald bring? Why? What is strange about this?

7. How does Mrs. Kirby react to this strange family? How does her behavior make Alice's fears become realized?

8. Who is Ed Carmichael? Why are he and Essie a perfect match?

9. What happens before Tony and Alice part? What does this show about their relationship?

10. What does Alice's father do when she comes into the room? Why does he do this?

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