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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mourning Becomes Electra - Homecoming, Acts 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ephraim calls Abbie his what, in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Rose o' Sharon.
(b) Missy Sparkle.
(c) Hen o' the house.
(d) Dovie Love.

2. Eben's mother was Ephraim's _____ wife.
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) Fourth.
(d) First.

3. With whom does Eben go to sleep in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) The cows.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Minnie.

4. How does Eben react to Abbie's confession in Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) With rage and disgust.
(b) With joy and admiration.
(c) With jealousy.
(d) With love and appreciation.

5. How much time has passed between Part 2 and Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) Four months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the brothers in Desire Under the Elms long to go?

2. Who is remarked to be a good dancer, in Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?

3. Why does Eben offer the others money in Part 1 of Desire Under the Elms?

4. Who has Nina taught to take care of her father while she's gone?

5. What does Marsden do for a living?

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