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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Carmen say it will not take the rebels long to discover?
(a) Her hideout.
(b) Her hidden source of money.
(c) The joys of debauchery.
(d) The location of the Queen.

2. Why is it dangerous for people to be out in the streets?
(a) There has been an earthquake.
(b) With all the violence going on.
(c) It is a dark, stormy night.
(d) They neighborhood is filled with gangs.

3. What does the Prisoner call the Executioner, as she pleads with him?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Luke.
(d) Roger.

4. What is the Bishop doing in the beginning of Scene 1?
(a) Declaiming his philosophy of faith.
(b) Quoting scripture.
(c) Praying for the needy.
(d) Saying a homily.

5. What does Irma urge Carmen to continue doing?
(a) Thinking about her daughter.
(b) Finding joy and pride in her work.
(c) Playing the role of saints.
(d) Spying on the rebels.

6. What are the only things that are real to Irma?
(a) Her jewels.
(b) Her lovers.
(c) Her money and multiple bank accounts.
(d) Her daughters.

7. What does Georgette say to Chantal about her bandaging abilities?
(a) Being too rough is as false to the job as thinking about it too much.
(b) She just needs to keep practicing.
(c) She has improved greatly since she arrived.
(d) She is very good and gentle.

8. What do both Irma and the Chief of Police know about the rebellion?
(a) It is going to destroy the Queen's authority.
(b) It is a game.
(c) It is weakening.
(d) It is evil.

9. Who is on his hands and knees in front of the Prisoner?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) The General.
(c) A Judge.
(d) The Executioner.

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

11. What type of reputation does The Balcony have?
(a) A poor reputation.
(b) A mediocre reputation.
(c) A local reputation for providing for fantasies.
(d) A worldwide reputation of excellence.

12. How does the Chief of Police change the subject?
(a) He contemplates what scenario he will have.
(b) He talks about how disturbing it is the have the Queen in hiding.
(c) He asks Irma if she will get rid of Arthur.
(d) He asks for details about what scenarios have gone on in the whorehouse.

13. What kind of mission is Arthur about to go on?
(a) An illegal mission to South America.
(b) One for the rebels into the Queen's home.
(c) One for Irma into rebel territory.
(d) A secret mission for Carmen.

14. Why is the Chief of Police disappointed?
(a) There are no more costumes left for him to borrow.
(b) His power is waning.
(c) No one wants to pretend to be him.
(d) No one is doing a scenario today.

15. What does she ask Carmen about the other girls?
(a) Which ones earn the most money.
(b) Which ones are double-crossers.
(c) Which ones will be leaving.
(d) Which ones also like playing the role of saints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Chantal doing at the beginning of this scene?

2. When did Carmen feel real beauty?

3. What does Irma feel for Carmen?

4. What does Chantal say she has to offer?

5. What does the General insist, after Irma leaves and the Executioner comes looking for her?

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