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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character does not have a dead lover?
(a) Pope Joan.
(b) Joyce.
(c) Marlene.
(d) Nijo.

2. Which topic of conversation is not mentioned in the beginning of the play?
(a) The women's ability to swim.
(b) The women's schooling.
(c) Damnation, good works, and going to church.
(d) The women's fathers.

3. As the baby grew inside of Joan, she:
(a) Just thought she was getting fat.
(b) Thought the baby would grow up to be pope.
(c) Thought she had experienced immaculate conception.
(d) Thought about the beauty of the life inside her.

4. In what language does Joan pray?
(a) Italian.
(b) Latin.
(c) French.
(d) English.

5. Which character thinks that good works are most important?
(a) Pope Joan.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Marlene.
(d) Nijo.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Joan, being pope:

2. Where does Marlene work?

3. Which character insists she could never live the life of a "lady"?

4. Which character sometimes dressed as a man?

5. Which part of the meal do the women order during Act 1, Part 3?

(see the answer key)

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