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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. How are the lives of the real Bishop, Judge, and General different from those that become them as part of a fantasy?
(a) They are not fantasies and much more important.
(b) They are easier.
(c) They are more real.
(d) They dirty the purity of their ideals by functioning in the real world.

2. Of what does the second Wounded Soldier complain?
(a) Chantal's rough treatment.
(b) Georgette's bossy behavior.
(c) Armand's self-assurance.
(d) Chantal's slow speed at bandaging him.

3. What does Irma refuse to tell Arthur?
(a) How much he will be paid.
(b) Who his visitor is.
(c) That she loves him.
(d) Where this fantasy will take place.

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

5. When did Carmen feel real beauty?
(a) When Chantal sings.
(b) When the man who wanted to see the Virgin looked at her.
(c) When she saw her daughter for the first time.
(d) When she sees a sunset.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Roger say they will arrange activities celebrating their victory?

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

3. What does the Chief demand from Irma?

4. Why does the Bishop believe Irma asks him to leave?

5. What type of reputation does The Balcony have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the other girls no longer friends with Carmen?

2. What does Carmen say and do to convince the Bishop to play the role?

3. What does Irma say about Carmen's daughter?

4. What happens when the doorbell rings?

5. Why do Carmen and the Queen run out of the room?

6. How does Irma feel about their fate?

7. What does the Envoy tell the Chief is being built and could be his?

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

9. How does the Bishop break his agreement with Irma?

10. What does Georgette do for the men after she bandages their wounds?

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