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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money does Carmen say the whorehouse has earned?
(a) Three thousand.
(b) One thousand.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) One hundred.

3. Who interrupts the men's argument?
(a) Carmen.
(b) Chantal.
(c) Georgette.
(d) Louis.

4. What does Irma call Carmen when she says her daughter is more real?
(a) A mean-spirited woman.
(b) A fool.
(c) A kind person.
(d) A sweet girl.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Chantal learned her technique?

2. What is Irma's reasoning for why the Chief has forgotten her and her needs?

3. What advice does Georgette give to the Wounded Rebel?

4. What is the rebels' control committee discussing?

5. What do the panel of monitors and loudspeakers enable Irma to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Queen say about the state of the country?

2. What does Irma believe will happen to her business, if the rebels are successful?

3. What do the characters say about the order of authority?

4. What does the Bishop do when he sees his reflection in the mirror?

5. What is Irma wearing for the Chief of Police?

6. What happens after the huge explosion?

7. Who is the visitor?

8. What are the characters' reactions after they leave the balcony?

9. Describe the arrival of the Chief of Police.

10. How does Roger feel about Chantal singing for the crowd?

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