"The Glass Menagerie" Test Review

Which word best describes both Tom and Amanda?

• aggressive

• frail

• gentle

• controlling

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In Amanda’s view, her nagging behavior toward her children is motivated by __________.

• illusion

• love

• religion

• dreams

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Why does Amanda pretend that Laura has made the dinner when Jim visits?

• Amanda is shy with the young Jim O’Connor.

• Amanda really believes Laura made the dinner.

• Amanda knows Jim is engaged to Betty.

• Amanda wants to make Laura seem appealing as a future wife.

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How does Jim feel about his future?

• hesitant

• confused

• hopeful

• indifferent

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What word best describes Tom’s feelings toward his sister?

• disrespectful

• delusional

• angry

• affectionate

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What effect does Jim have on Laura once they are alone?

• He makes her shyer than she already is.

• He engages her in a real conversation.

• He convinces her to get married.

• He causes her to hate her mother.

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After the news about Jim's engagement, Amanda thinks that_____________.

• there is still hope for Laura and Jim

• Jim is a rude and self-centered young man

• Tom knew about the engagement

• Laura is at fault because of her disability

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Amanda's refusal to let Tom call Laura "crippled" is an example of Amanda's______________.

• inability to face reality

• obsession with the past

• determination to be sensible

• fear about her husband's return

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In The Glass Menagerie, the glass unicorn is a symbol for ________.

• Laura Wingfield

• Jim O'Connor

• Mr. Wingfield

• Mrs. Wingfield

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The overall tone of the play is ____________.

• optimistic

• despairing

• furious

• passionate

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