ENGLISH TESTS

15. What did Jane find difficult about writing a book?
1. She couldn’t travel around the country.
2. She didn’t get any instant reaction to her work.
3. She had to spend time looking after her daughter.
4. She found the process itself very challenging.
16. According to Jane, why did some critics dislike her novel?
1. They didn’t think the book was funny.
2. They were dismissive of her initial success.
3. They thought her male colleagues were better writers.
4. They thought she should stick to being a comedian.
17. Which aspect of Jane’s work as a comedian helped her to write?
1. her patience
2. her ability to listen
3. her habit of watching people
4. her rational way of thinking
18. According to Jane, how do many people react to female comedians?
1. They’re convinced women can’t tell jokes.
2. They’re afraid the women will break down.
3. They find women’s humour too intense.
4. They find women’s jokes embarrassing.
19. What was the disadvantage of the stage image which Jane developed?
1. It frightened the audience.
2. It made the audience angry.
3. People thought it reflected her real personality.
4. People did not take her seriously any more.
20. Why does Jane prefer being a solo comedian to acting in a play?
1. She can choose where she works.
2. There is a greater range of roles.
3. It’s more rewarding financially.
4. It’s a more relaxing way of life.