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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with Angie's dress in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) It is too small.
(b) It is out of style.
(c) It is the wrong color.
(d) It is too large.

2. Angie says that she dreamed:
(a) That she was able to fly.
(b) That she would one day have her own company.
(c) That she could hear others' thoughts.
(d) That she could change things by thinking about them.

3. According to Marlene, the story of Griselda's marriage begins like a:
(a) Fairy tale.
(b) Magical mystery.
(c) Confusing dream.
(d) Scary nightmare.

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

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

6. Who is the youngest character in the play?
(a) Angie.
(b) Marlene.
(c) Joyce.
(d) Kit.

7. What does Angie have to do before she can go to the movies?
(a) Put a different dress on.
(b) Clean her room.
(c) Find a ride there.
(d) Brush her teeth.

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

9. What does Marlene order to drink at the restaurant as the play opens?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Wine.
(c) Soda.
(d) Water.

10. According to Marlene, Jeanine will get either job if:
(a) She dresses appropriately for the interview.
(b) She studies hard for the interview.
(c) She believes she is the best person for it.
(d) She mentions Marlene in the interview.

11. What does Kit do while waiting for Angie to finish cleaning her room?
(a) Brushes her hair.
(b) Walks up and down the block.
(c) Tries to leave without Angie.
(d) Makes small talk with Joyce.

12. According to Joan, what is a greater sin than a Pope giving birth?
(a) Making a poor example of female popes.
(b) Having a secret lover.
(c) Never having children at all.
(d) Aborting a baby.

13. What was one of the Emperor's rituals?
(a) Drinking a bottle of saki on Saturdays.
(b) Watching for the moon rise.
(c) Beating his women.
(d) Practicing yoga each morning.

14. Which new guest arrives during Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Angie.
(b) Kit.
(c) Mrs. Kidd.
(d) Griselda.

15. Where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Marlene's home.
(b) Jeanine's home.
(c) Top Girls.
(d) The restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marlene work?

2. What is the main topic of conversation in Act 1, Part 2?

3. What is Angie's secret?

4. Why does Marlene want Jeanine to get a job?

5. What does Angie lick?

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