The Hitchhiker (A Play for Radio) REVIEW

What is the most likely reason that Adams gives a description of himself at the beginning of the play?

• to help in his rescue
• because his appearance is important to the plot
• to convince himself that he still knows who he is
• so that people will be able to identify him if his body is found

Which detail about the hitchhiker's appearance bothers Adams?

• his thinness
• the raindrops on his clothing
• his height
• the fact that his cap is down over his eyes

The first several times that Adams sees the hitchhiker, what does Adams try to do?

• avoid him
• report him
• run him over
• get his attention

Adams tells the mechanic that he hasn't seen any hitchhikers because Adams

• wants to protect the hitchhiker.
• knows that the hitchhiker is imaginary.
• doesn't want the mechanic to think that he is crazy.
• is ashamed of not having stopped for the hitchhiker.

Why does Adams pick up the young woman?

• He thinks she's pretty.
• He thinks he knows her.
• He is afraid to be alone.
• It is raining and she needs a ride.

A normal reaction to something sinister is

• nervousness.
• amusement.
• gratitude.
• calmness.

The climax of the story occurs when Adams

• avoids the hitchhiker on Brooklyn Bridge.
• stalls the car on the train tracks.
• crashes into the barbed wire fence.
• makes the telephone call to his mother.

Adam's attitude as he looks for the hitchhiker along the way is mainly one of 

• fear.
• irritation.
• eagerness.
• casual interest.

After riding with him, the young woman decides that Adams is

• dead.
• boring.
• interesting.
• dangerous.

 Which event foreshadows the appearance of the hitchhiker?

• The man at the gas station fills up Adams’s car.
• Mother tells Adams not to pick up strangers.
• An operator asks Adams to deposit money.
• Adams tells Mother that he will be careful.