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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 5 Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the conversation between Irma and Carmen reveal?
(a) Carmen is no longer employed by Irma.
(b) Irma is in love with Arthur.
(c) Irma does not like working at the whore house.
(d) Irma insists on referring to the clients as visitors.

2. What role does the Girl play with the General?
(a) She is his slave.
(b) She is a rifle.
(c) She is his horse.
(d) She is a military cadet.

3. Why is Carmen thoughtful and sad?
(a) She is thinking about her daughter.
(b) She is in love with one of her visitors.
(c) She is in love with Arthur.
(d) She is worried about the rebels.

4. Who comes in with the General's clothing?
(a) Chantal.
(b) Irma.
(c) A Girl in a black corset.
(d) Carmen.

5. What does the Judge ask the Prisoner, in a different voice?
(a) If she wants to leave.
(b) Her name.
(c) If she is new.
(d) Where she is from.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irma offers Carmen the opportunity to fulfill a man's fantasy by pretending to be what saint?

2. Why does Irma worry about a prostitute's behavior?

3. When did Carmen feel real beauty?

4. To whom does the Judge compare himself?

5. What type of reputation does The Balcony have?

(see the answer key)

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