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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 136 - 150.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the focus of the play?
(a) Great women in history.
(b) The history of England.
(c) A great Greek tragedy.
(d) A family of musical geniuses.

2. What does Candish bring to the family on a silver salver?
(a) Mints.
(b) The mail.
(c) Drawings made by George.
(d) Coffee.

3. Who does Mr. Oliver say should not be thanked for the pageant?
(a) The actors.
(b) The hosts.
(c) The audience.
(d) The author.

4. What is Lady Harraden's second scheme to get Flavinda's father's wealth?
(a) That Lady Harraden will seduce Valentine.
(b) That Lady Harraden will kill Flavinda.
(c) That Lady Harraden will marry Lilyliver.
(d) That Lady Harraden will steal from Flavinda.

5. When the pageant starts again after the intermission, what quiets the crowd?
(a) Miss La Trobe shouting from across the lawn.
(b) Music.
(c) A chime.
(d) An actor appearing on the stage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the local Reverend?

2. What awkward moment occurs during the play?

3. What does Miss La Trobe lament after the play is stopped?

4. What is the name of the act which follows "A Picnic Party"?

5. What is the sheet painted to resemble a wall supposed to represent?

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