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The Test
The Test may refer to: * "The Test" (short story), short story by Franz Kafka * ''The Test'' (Wright novel), novel by Mary Tappan Wright * ''The Test'' (Applegate novel), a 2000 novel in the Animorphs series * "Come with Us"/"The Test", a 2002 single by The Chemical Brothers * ''The Test'' (play), a 2007 Lukas Bärfuss play * ''The Test'' (1914 film), an American short film starring Wallace Reid and Frank Lloyd * ''The Test'' (1916 film), an American silent drama film * ''The Test'' (1935 film), an American film directed by Bernard B. Ray * ''The Test'' (talk show), an American syndicated talk show * ''The Test'' (Australian TV series), an Australian docu-series * ''The Test'' (greyhound competition), England Television episodes * "The Test" (''Dad's Army''), an episode of the British comedy series ''Dad's Army'' * "The Test" (''Land of the Lost''), an episode of the American television series ''Land of the Lost'' * "The Test", an episode of ''The O.C.'' See also * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test (play)
''The Test'' is the English-language translation of Swiss playwright Lukas Bärfuss' 2007 play ''Die Probe (Der brave Simon Korach).'' Themes of the play include family, paternity and identity. The translation was first staged in Toronto by The Company Theatre (TCT) in association with Canadian Stage in 2011. According to Christopher Hoile of ''Stage Door'', ''The Test'' paints "the frightening image of the older generation so self-obsessed with creating a 'legacy' that it has driven away anyone who could possible carry it on." World Premiere The English translation of Bärfuss' ''Die Probe'' had its world premiere on the Berkley Street Theatre Stage in Toronto in January 2011. A co-production between TCT and Canadian Stage, the show was directed by Irish-Canadian director Jason Byrne, a longtime collaborator of TCT who also helmed '' A Whistle in the Dark'' (2005/2007) and ''Festen'' (2008). Set designer John Thompson ('' A Whistle in the Dark'', 2005/07; Marion Bridge, 2007; ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test (short Story)
"The Test" (German: "Die Prüfung") is a short story A short story is a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents, with the intent of evoking a single effect or mood. The short story is one of the oldest ... by Franz Kafka that comprises a conversation between two men. The titular test, which has been described as an exercise in "question questioning", is a mental exercise by one of the conversants, who sees whether the other behaves the way he expects. References Short stories by Franz Kafka {{Story-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test (Wright Novel)
''The Test'' is a novel by Mary Tappan Wright. It was first published in hardcover by Charles Scribner's Sons in February, 1904. It was Wright's second published novel and third published book. Plot The story takes place in the college town of Genoa in the Middle West. The heroine, Alice Lindell, secretary to Senator Winchester, is engaged to the senator's son Tom. She attempts to wean Tom away from his weakness for liquor by prematurely giving in to his desire for her, with disastrous results; Tom backslides, and while drunk falls victim to the wiles of another admirer, the unscrupulous Harriet, who marries him. Repenting his folly, he resolves to leave Harriet and run away with Alice, but is persuaded by the latter to fulfill his marriage vows and henceforth conduct himself honorably. Alice courageously faces the shame of bearing and rearing their illegitimate daughter Anna alone. This ordeal is the test of the title—of herself, her family, and her community. Her story is para ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test (Applegate Novel)
''The Test'' is the 43rd book in the ''Animorphs'' series, written by K.A. Applegate. It was ghostwritten by Ellen Geroux. It is narrated by Tobias Tobias is the transliteration of the Greek which is a translation of the Hebrew biblical name he, טוֹבִיה, Toviyah, JahGod is good, label=none. With the biblical Book of Tobias being present in the Deuterocanon/Apocrypha of the Bible .... Plot summary As the book opens, Tobias discovers Bobby McIntire, a missing child who was hiking through the woods. He leads the boy's father and a search party to his son. Throughout the book Tobias deals with the psychological after-effects of the torture he endured at the hands of the sadistic sub-visser Taylor. He continues to question his own strength and resolve. Taylor, claiming she is now part of the Yeerk Peace Movement, enlists Tobias to try and sabotage the Yeerk Pool. All of the other Animorphs, except for Cassie, who declines on moral grounds, accompany him and Ax a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come With Us/The Test
"Come with Us" / "The Test" is a double A-side single from the Chemical Brothers' fourth studio album, ''Come with Us'' (2002). The vocals in "The Test" are performed by Richard Ashcroft. When released, the single reached number 11 in Spain, number 14 in the United Kingdom, and number 36 in Ireland. In Italy and the United States, only "Come with Us" was released, peaking at number 41 on the Italian Singles Chart and number eight on the ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart. The spoken-word intro from "Come with Us" is sampled from "The Evidence" by Evidence while "The Test" contains a sample from "Pielgrzym" by Polish singer Czesław Niemen, first released in 1972. In Japan, the two songs were swapped in the single title, making the single's title "The Test" / "Come with Us". "The Test" Music video The music video for "The Test" features actress Holly Weston and is directed by Nick Goffey and Dominic Hawley. The video begins with a woman, played by Weston, swimming deep unde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test (1914 Film)
''The Test'' is a 1914 silent film short directed by and starring Wallace Reid and costarring Dorothy Davenport and Frank Lloyd, later a famous director. Allan Dwan wrote the scenario. It was produced at the Nestor Film Company and released through Universal Film Manufacturing Company.''Pictorial History of the Silent Screen'', p.51 c.1953 by Daniel Blum Cast *Wallace Reid - The Poor Man *Dorothy Davenport - The Poor Man's Wife *Frank Lloyd - The Rich Man *Ed Brady - *Antrim Short - *Gertrude Short - *Gladys Montague - See also *Wallace Reid filmography This is a comprehensive listing of Wallace Reid's (1891–1923) silent film, silent film output. Reid often played a clean-cut, well-groomed American go-getter on screen, which is how he is best remembered, but he could alternate with character rol ... References External links The Test at IMDb.com 1914 short films American silent short films Lost American films Films directed by Wallace Reid Universal Pictures short ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test (1916 Film)
''The Test'' is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by George Fitzmaurice and starring Jane Grey, Lumsden Hare and Claude Fleming.Parish & Pitts p.126 Cast * Jane Grey as Emma Tretman * Lumsden Hare as Arthur Thome * Claude Fleming as Freddie Wayne * Carl Harbaugh as Richard Tretman * Inez Buck as Thome's Sister * Ida Darling Ida Darling (February 23, 1880 – June 5, 1936) was an American actress of the stage and in silent motion pictures. Biography Darling was born in New York City. She performed on the New York stage for 40 years. During the 10 years she re ... References Bibliography *James Robert Parish & Michael R. Pitts. ''Film directors: a guide to their American films''. Scarecrow Press, 1974. External links * 1916 films 1916 drama films 1910s English-language films American silent feature films Silent American drama films American black-and-white films Films directed by George Fitzmaurice Pathé Exchange films 1910s American fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test (1935 Film)
''The Test'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Bernard B. Ray and produced by Ray and Harry S. Webb for Reliable Pictures. It features as its hero the dog Rin Tin Tin, Jr. Plot Fur trapper Brule Conway sets Rin Tin Tin Jr. to guard his furs. The henchmen of a rival trapper use a female dog to lure Rinty away from his post, and then proceed to steal the stash of furs. Rinty sets out to capture the thieves and return his master's furs. Cast *Grant Withers as Brule Conway *Grace Ford as Beth McVey * Monte Blue as Pepite La Joie * Lafe McKee as Dad McVey *Artie Ortego as Henchman Black Wolf *Jimmy Aubrey Jimmy Aubrey (23 October 1887 – 2 September 1983) was an English actor who worked with both Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy, having gone with Fred Karno's theatrical company to America in 1908. However he left to start on his own in v ... as Henchman Donovan *Nanette the Dog as Nanette * Rin Tin Tin, Jr. as Rinnie External links * * 1935 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test (Australian TV Series)
''The Test'', also known as ''The Test: A New Era for Australia's Team'' in its first season, is an Australian docu-series, produced by Amazon Studios for Amazon Prime Video, and co-produced by Cricket Australia. The first season was released on Prime Video on 12 March 2020 and consists of 8 episodes. A second season, consisting of 4 episodes, was released on Prime Video on 13 January 2023. The docu-series follows the Australian men's cricket team. The first season follows the team's path to redemption under the leadership of captain Tim Paine and head coach Justin Langer in the 18 months after the 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal. The second season follows the team after the exit of Paine as captain and the subsequent departure of Langer during the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022. An edited, feature-length version of the first season aired on the Seven Network on 4 October 2020. Synopsis Season 1 The first season is a behind-the-scenes look at the Australian men's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Test (greyhound Competition)
The Test was a feature greyhound competition inaugurated at Walthamstow in 1941. The race was originally raced over a stayers distance before increasing to a marathon distance. It then reverted to its original distance in 1979. The race came to an end following the closure of Walthamstow in 2008. Winners included the legendary Ballyregan Bob. Past winners Venue and distances *1945–1968 (Walthamstow 700 yards) *1969–1974 (Walthamstow 880 yards) *1975–1977 (Walthamstow 820 metres) *1976 & 1978 (Not run) *1979–2008 (Walthamstow 640 metres) Discontinued Sponsors *1984-1984 E Coomes Bookmakers *1994-1995 Carling Black Label Carling Black Label is a lager distributed by Carling Brewing Company. History Although its original focus was on ale, Carling has brewed lager-style beers since the 1870s. In 1927, as part of a corporate re-branding under new president ... *2001-2005 Stuart Lambert Bookmakers *2006-2006 William Hill Casino *2007-2008 The Duffy Group Ltd Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test (Dad's Army)
"The Test" is the tenth episode of the fourth series of the British comedy series ''Dad's Army''. It was originally transmitted on Friday 27 November 1970. Synopsis The platoon are challenged to a cricket match by the ARP Wardens – who have recruited a top-class bowler to their ranks. Plot Mainwaring is holding a parade, and complains about the lack of attendance at last Sunday's church parade. Walker admits he was unable to participate because he was delivering some knicker elastic to a group of ATS girls. Mainwaring wonders why he could not have waited until after the parade, and Walker says that he could, but they could not. Mainwaring then moves on to commenting on the length of Pike and Wilson's hair, and suggest they get it cut as they "aren't violin players". Mainwaring produces a letter given to him by Chief Warden Hodges, and announces that he has challenged them to a game of cricket. The platoon readily accept. Mainwaring announces he is an opening batsman, Wils ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |