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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two Ws that Helen sees in Jo's future?
(a) Walk or wait.
(b) Woo or waste.
(c) Whip or waive.
(d) Work or want.

2. What is Helen's parenting strategy with Jo?
(a) Helen leaves Jo's care to a nanny.
(b) Helen is extremely strict and Jo is very sheltered.
(c) Helen tries to be best friends with Jo and is involved in her life decisions.
(d) Helen lets Jo ruin her life however she wants.

3. To which Shakespeare play does Jo's boyfriend compare?
(a) Antony and Cleopatra.
(b) Othello.
(c) Romeo and Juliet.
(d) Macbeth.

4. What sound do Jo and Helen hear from the river?
(a) They hear a submarine resurfacing.
(b) They hear the cannons of a battleship.
(c) They hear the song of a whale.
(d) They hear a tugboat.

5. Why does her boyfriend like that it gets dark early?
(a) He only travels at nighttime.
(b) He can kiss her earlier, since no one can see.
(c) His eyes are extremely sensitive.
(d) He has a rare allergy to light.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the items Jo finds in her boyfriend's pocket?

2. Where does Jo get her flower bulbs?

3. What is the climate like in the new apartment according to Helen?

4. Just before he leaves, what does Peter whisper to Helen (according to the stage directions)?

5. What does Jo notice about Peter's brother's wife in her wedding photo?

(see the answer key)

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