The Birthday Party Act 1

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1. What does Petey report happening to him on the beach?

2. Why does Stanley refuse the fried bread initially?

3. Stanley calls Meg a “[succulent old] what?”

4. Stanley accuses Meg’s house of being a:

5. To what imagined places does Stanley suggest he’ll travel if he gets a job?

6. Where did Stanley once give a piano concert?

7. What advice does Goldberg tell McCann about relaxing?

8. What comment does Lulu make about Stanley before leaving?

9. How does Stanley describe the cornflakes Meg gives him?

10. What does Goldberg suggest to Meg about Stanley’s birthday?

11. What does Stanley’s erratic drumming suggest about his state of mind?

12. How does Pinter use pauses in the dialogue?

13. What does Goldberg’s reminiscence about his uncle suggest?

14. Which of the following accurately describes Stanley's appearance and state when he first enters the living room?

15. What phrase does Stanley use to describe what "they" did to him after his first concert, thwarting his follow-up performance?

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