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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One, Scenes 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Ernestine and Ermina shocked by Gerte?
(a) Gerte is German.
(b) Gerte is obese.
(c) Gerte does not speak English.
(d) Gerte is white.

2. What does Lily tease Ernestine about in Act One, Scene 2?
(a) Her love of the movies.
(b) Her mother's death.
(c) Her graduation dress.
(d) Her developing body.

3. Where does Ernestine say Godfrey works?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A factory.
(c) A mechanic's.
(d) A bakery.

4. What is Lily’s political affiliation?
(a) The Republican Party.
(b) The Democratic Party.
(c) The Green Party.
(d) The Communist Party.

5. What does Lily tell the girls not the share with their father in Act One, Scene 3?
(a) Her love of dancing.
(b) Her dating advice.
(c) Her Communist tendencies.
(d) Her religious beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily say is a “sign” (32)?

2. To what setting does the scene shift at the beginning of Act One, Scene 5?

3. What does Father Divine say is a “creation of the ignorant to punish those who are in touch with God” (12)?

4. How did Ermina respond to teasing from the other kids at school?

5. Why does Lily ask Godfrey to get her bags?

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