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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 5 Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Carmen thoughtful and sad?
(a) She is thinking about her daughter.
(b) She is in love with one of her visitors.
(c) She is in love with Arthur.
(d) She is worried about the rebels.

2. When did Carmen feel real beauty?
(a) When she sees a sunset.
(b) When she saw her daughter for the first time.
(c) When Chantal sings.
(d) When the man who wanted to see the Virgin looked at her.

3. What type of reputation does The Balcony have?
(a) A mediocre reputation.
(b) A worldwide reputation of excellence.
(c) A local reputation for providing for fantasies.
(d) A poor reputation.

4. Why does Irma have to love Carmen in secret?
(a) Because of the Judge.
(b) Because of the General.
(c) Because of Arthur.
(d) Because of the Chief of Police.

5. Who is on his hands and knees in front of the Prisoner?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) A Judge.
(c) The Executioner.
(d) The General.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the conversation between Irma and Carmen reveal?

2. What does Irma feel for Carmen?

3. How does Irma speak about her business?

4. What is Carmen doing?

5. How does Carmen feel after dressing up as the Virgin Mary for a bank clerk's fantasy?

(see the answer key)

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