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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Nijo's first child?
(a) She never knew.
(b) A girl.
(c) A boy.
(d) Twins: a girl and a boy.

2. What is the perk of the job Marlene mentions to Jeanine that has less pay?
(a) It is located very close to Jeanine's home.
(b) It has good prospects.
(c) It provides employees with lunch every day.
(d) It provides excellent health benefits.

3. What does Marlene order to drink at the restaurant as the play opens?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Wine.
(c) Water.
(d) Soda.

4. What is the consequence of Joan's birth experience?
(a) She and the baby are forced to go into hiding.
(b) The baby is raised by nuns.
(c) The baby is hailed as a miracle.
(d) She and the baby are stoned to death.

5. What might get in the way of a job with a lot of travel for Jeanine?
(a) Women are not usually hired for traveling jobs.
(b) Marlene does not think Jeanine can handle a job like that.
(c) There are not many traveling jobs available.
(d) Jeanine gets very lonesome when she travels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupation did Griselda's husband have?

2. Which character sometimes dressed as a man?

3. Why did Nijo take the course in life she did?

4. What did Joan hope to understand as Pope?

5. Which character seems to travel the most?

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