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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the focus of the group of women meeting in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Art history and gender issues.
(b) Traffic flow in neighborhoods.
(c) How to keep pigeons away from downtown.
(d) Women's consciousness-raising discussion.

2. What is wrong with Heidi and Scoop's relationship?
(a) Heidi's life revolves around waiting for his phone calls.
(b) Heidi is very career oriented.
(c) Scoop wants to move in together and Heidi is not ready.
(d) Scoop travels.

3. What symbolizes Heidi's discontent with the direction of feminism in the Prologue to Act 2?
(a) Heidi's reaction to Susan's new job.
(b) Heidi's reaction to Scoop's discussion of Lisa.
(c) Heidi's reaction to Peter's lifestyle.
(d) Criticism of the painter who fell back on traditional lines when drawing the head.

4. What is the topic of the new show that Susan and Denise are developing in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Single women and whether they regret their choices.
(b) Successful women attorneys.
(c) Starting your own business.
(d) Successful women artists.

5. What year does Act 2, Scene 3 open in?
(a) 1982.
(b) 1984.
(c) 1990.
(d) 1995.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Heidi's reasoning for sitting a little outside of the group at the women's meeting in the church basement?

2. Why does Heidi think the artist is "copping out" in the Prologue to Act 2?

3. What does Susan tell the women's group about Heidi?

4. Why does Susan make the decision that she chooses to announce in the church basement?

5. What does Jill offer Becky?

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