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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sentence best describes Carnelle?
(a) She was defeated before she began.
(b) She had a big chance of winning until she tripped.
(c) She is jealous of Popeye and Delmount's relationship.
(d) She is jealous of Elain's bond with her children.

2. Which character decides in Act 2 not to watch the rest of the pageant?
(a) Delmount.
(b) Popeye.
(c) Mac Sam.
(d) Elain.

3. How does Carnelle feel after her skill routine?
(a) Angry.
(b) Humiliated.
(c) Shocked.
(d) Joyous.

4. What does Mac Sam want in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To fall in love.
(b) To find a new job.
(c) To talk to Carnelle.
(d) To leave town.

5. What does Elain want in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To go back to school.
(b) To have children.
(c) A man who is adventurous.
(d) To feel beautiful.

6. What is going well for Delmount in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He is in love with Popeye.
(b) He met a new girl.
(c) His furniture is selling well.
(d) He got his house back.

7. Who is Tessy looking for in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Delmount.
(b) Popeye.
(c) Carnelle.
(d) Mac Sam.

8. What color snow cone does Popeye have?
(a) Blue.
(b) Orange.
(c) Red.
(d) Purple.

9. Which character arrives to the pageant in a good mood?
(a) Popeye.
(b) Mac Sam.
(c) Delmount.
(d) Carnelle.

10. Where did Popeye lose a job?
(a) Carnival.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Laundromat.
(d) Dime store.

11. Which character does Carnelle hope will alter her dress?
(a) Tessy.
(b) Mac Sam.
(c) Popeye.
(d) Elain.

12. Who is the shoebox from that Carnelle receives?
(a) Delmount.
(b) Popeye.
(c) Tessy.
(d) Mac Sam.

13. What does Popeye want in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To quit her job.
(b) To learn to sew.
(c) to be with Mac Sam.
(d) To be with Delmount.

14. Why does Delmount need money?
(a) To support his family.
(b) To pay off a debt.
(c) To buy a new house in town.
(d) To leave town.

15. Which character does Elain become attracted to in Act 2?
(a) Mac Sam.
(b) A carnival worker.
(c) Delmount.
(d) Popeye.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Delmount respond to Tessy's invitation?

2. Who leaves the tent to tell the remaining character that Carnelle received last place?

3. Who was asked to speak at the beauty pageant about beauty?

4. How does the audience react to Carnelle falling onstage?

5. When Elain begins talking to the character she becomes attracted to in Act 2, from whom does she attract attention?

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