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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character seems to travel the most?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Pope Joan.
(c) Hennie.
(d) Marlene.

2. Why are the women toasting Marlene?
(a) She has just completed her university degree.
(b) She has just become engaged to be married.
(c) She has just bought a house.
(d) She has been named managing director at work.

3. When did Joan take a lover?
(a) Joan never took a lover.
(b) Before she became Pope.
(c) When she became Pope.
(d) After she had a baby.

4. What is the main topic of conversation in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Having babies.
(b) Travel.
(c) Love.
(d) Careers.

5. What part of the meal have the women been served by the end of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Appetizers.
(b) Dessert.
(c) Soup.
(d) The main course.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the baby grew inside of Joan, she:

2. Which topic of conversation is not mentioned in the beginning of the play?

3. Which character thinks that good works are most important?

4. According to Marlene, how often does she, herself, do good works?

5. How do the dinner guests react to Joan's story?

(see the answer key)

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