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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, Scenes 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the dance Lily danced in Act One, Scene 4?
(a) The Mambo.
(b) The Merengue.
(c) The Salsa.
(d) The Cha-cha.

2. What does Ernestine say Lily cares about?
(a) Art.
(b) Religion.
(c) Spirituality.
(d) Politics.

3. What is the setting of Act One, Scene 3?
(a) The Crump living room.
(b) The stoop outside the Crump home.
(c) The Crump kitchen.
(d) The subway.

4. In Act Two, Scene 2, what does Ernestine say she likes to do?
(a) Hem her father's pants.
(b) Go to the movies.
(c) Work on her graduation dress.
(d) Shine her shoes.

5. In what time does the opening of the play take place?
(a) Summer, 1970.
(b) Spring, 1960.
(c) Fall, 1950.
(d) Winter, 1980.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Ernestine and Ermina shocked by Gerte?

2. What is Ernestine’s news that surprises Godfrey?

3. What is Father Divine’s nickname for Ermina?

4. What is Lily’s profession?

5. What does Lily do that makes Godfrey feel uncomfortable in Act One, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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