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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Walter's secret?
(a) He had a second family with another woman.
(b) He kept another lover.
(c) He raised their children in secret.
(d) He was not as rich as people thought he was.

2. How do the dinner guests react to Joan's story?
(a) They are outraged.
(b) They hug Joan.
(c) They do not believe Joan.
(d) They fall silent.

3. Why are the women toasting Marlene?
(a) She has just become engaged to be married.
(b) She has been named managing director at work.
(c) She has just bought a house.
(d) She has just completed her university degree.

4. Which character sometimes dressed as a man?
(a) Nijo.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Marlene.
(d) Pope Joan.

5. Why did Nijo take the course in life she did?
(a) To escape a repressive government.
(b) To deepen her studies.
(c) To see the world's beauties.
(d) To repent for a life of sin.

6. The job Jeanine will interview for with less pay also offers:
(a) Travel once a month.
(b) A busy schedule.
(c) Few benefits.
(d) Better prospects.

7. Where does Act 1, Part 1 take place?
(a) In a restaurant.
(b) In Japan.
(c) In a living room.
(d) In Marlene's home.

8. Which part of the meal do the women order during Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Main course.
(b) Dessert.
(c) Salad.
(d) Appetizers.

9. Why does Marlene want Jeanine to get a job?
(a) Because Marlene's friend wants to hire Jeanine.
(b) Because Marlene's reputation is on the line if she does not.
(c) Because Marlene is tired of supporting her.
(d) Because Marlene needs one more placement this week.

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

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

12. According to Marlene, how often does she, herself, do good works?
(a) Very often.
(b) Only when someone deserves help.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Never.

13. Which character used to love getting dressed?
(a) Marlene.
(b) Dull Gret.
(c) Nijo.
(d) Pope Joan.

14. Why is Jeanine changing jobs?
(a) She was laid-off.
(b) She is changing careers.
(c) She is tired of her current job.
(d) She is having a mid-life crisis.

15. Which new guest arrives during Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Kit.
(b) Griselda.
(c) Mrs. Kidd.
(d) Angie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Angie have to do before she can go to the movies?

2. Which character interrupts Joan several times during the telling of her story?

3. What does Kit want to be when she grows up?

4. Who asks most of the questions during Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What did Isabella do after her lover died?

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