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1. 1.

   Complete this table.

   People Elaine suggested to be invited	Reasons Mrs Pringle gave not to invite them
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2. 2.

   Great Caesar, now what have I done?

   1. Who says this and why?
   2. What does the expression 'Great Caesar' mean?
   3. What consequences does the speaker face for his/her actions?
3. 3.

   This is my lost dinner party-my very last-a fiasco-an utter fiasco!

   1. Who says this and why?
   2. State any two emotions you think the speaker is feeling
   3. Does the speaker feel the same towards the end of the play? Give reasons.
4. 4.

   What is the ideal number of people for the party Mrs Pringle is organising? Why is there an issue when Mr Harper dropped out?

5. 5.

   Why is Mrs Pringle infuriated each time the telephone rings?

6. 6.

   Why does Mrs Pringle oppose the idea of laying out a table for twelve people?