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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. Why has Helen chosen this apartment?
(a) The neighborhood is much nicer than their old neighborhood.
(b) The rent is low enough for her to pay.
(c) The two rooms allow Jo to have her own apartment.
(d) The appliances are new.

2. Just before he leaves, what does Peter whisper to Helen (according to the stage directions)?
(a) Peter whispers a dirty joke to Helen.
(b) Peter whispers an invitation to his house.
(c) Peter whispers words of love.
(d) Peter whispers a threat on Jo's life.

3. What type of music do the first stage directions say should be playing?
(a) Rap music.
(b) Blues music.
(c) Jazz music.
(d) Rock music.

4. How does Jo make Helen's coffee?
(a) Jo makes the coffee very weak, because she knows Helen likes it strong.
(b) Jo makes Helen's coffee very strong, because she knows Helen likes it weak.
(c) Jo makes Helen's coffee with cream, because she knows Helen takes her coffee with cream.
(d) Jo makes Helen's coffee with sugar, because she knows Helen hates sugar.

5. How does Helen describe the wallpaper?
(a) Polka-dot.
(b) Contemporary.
(c) Floral.
(d) Old-fashioned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jo's relationship to Helen?

2. Why has Peter tracked Helen down?

3. What artistic item does Helen discover of Jo's?

4. Why does Helen keep using a handkerchief?

5. What kind of cigar is Peter smoking?

(see the answer key)

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