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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state does the play take place?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Alabama.

2. What has destroyed Carnelle's spirit?
(a) Her lack of education.
(b) A dysfunctional family.
(c) A lack of money.
(d) Her mother's death.

3. What is the name of the beauty contest?
(a) Miss Firecracker.
(b) Miss Sparkler.
(c) Miss Firework.
(d) Miss Independence.

4. What did Delmount once injure a man with?
(a) Butter knife.
(b) Large rock.
(c) Beer bottle.
(d) Brick.

5. When Delmount arrives in the first act, what does Popeye explain to him?
(a) Why she is a seamstress.
(b) Her children.
(c) The dress she is holding.
(d) Her nickname.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Popeye see that causes her to fall in love with Delmount?

2. With whom is Delmount angry for not getting him out of trouble?

3. Which character has spent time in jail and a mental institution?

4. What caused Carnelle's aunt to die?

5. How old was Elain when she won the beauty contest?

(see the answer key)

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