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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "An Equation for Black People Onstage," Parks calls for African-Americans "to show the world and ourselves our beautiful and powerfully" what?
(a) "Interesting culture."
(b) "Creative minds."
(c) "Accurate wisdom."
(d) "Infinite variety."

2. Who does Aretha urge to smile in scene "A" of "Open House"?
(a) Blanca.
(b) Blanca and Anglor.
(c) Charles and Anglor.
(d) Charles and Blanca.

3. What is the first of four short plays anthologized under the title "Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom"?
(a) "Serpents."
(b) "Sasquatch."
(c) "Squirrels."
(d) "Snails."

4. Who is being observed by a cardboard cockroach in "Snails"?
(a) Molly and Charlene.
(b) Chona and Vero.
(c) Veronica and Charlene.
(d) Molly and Veronica.

5. What "apparatus" used by scientists to disguise their presence so they can observe animals in their natural environment without being noticed is described in "B" of "Snails"?
(a) A "fly."
(b) A "spider."
(c) A "bird."
(d) An "ant."

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement?

2. Aretha is questioned about her marital status to whom in scene "C" of "Open House"?

3. In "Elements of Style" Parks suggests that form defines what, and vice versa?

4. In scene "B" of "Open House," Aretha speaks of God looking down on whom?

5. How many speakers are featured in the short play "Third Kingdom"?

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