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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 70 - 141).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the contractor persuade the Durants to do?
(a) Sell him the studio.
(b) Hire extra people for their project.
(c) Tear down the studio.
(d) Not only repair, but expand, their studio.

2. What does Mrs. Durant tell Dara she has become when she achieves her turnout?
(a) A scholar.
(b) An angel.
(c) A woman.
(d) A businessperson.

3. What did Mrs. Bloom do the previous year that Charlie brings up in Part I as being odd?
(a) Went on a long road trip.
(b) Got three new jobs.
(c) Dyed her hair blonde.
(d) Gained a lot of weight.

4. What do dancers use to keep the edges of their ribbons from fraying?
(a) Nail polish.
(b) A lighter.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Glue.

5. What must every dancer achieve?
(a) Arabesque.
(b) Broken bones.
(c) Turnout.
(d) Grand jete.

Short Answer Questions

1. What starts the fire at the dance studio?

2. What does Mrs. Durant say about Marie's dancing?

3. Who has recently moved out the Durant house?

4. Why did Dara's mother tell them never to cry over pain?

5. What do male dancers often wear under their costumes?

(see the answer key)

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