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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. Who sent the cable to Guy?
(a) Jane Mansfield.
(b) Josephine Baker.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) Mae West.

2. Why does Angel accept the proposal from Tony?
(a) She needs to network.
(b) She lives to sing.
(c) She's always wanted to be married.
(d) She needs the money.

3. Why is Angel upset when she returns home?
(a) She lost her purse.
(b) She spilled coffee on her new dress.
(c) Her audition was a bust.
(d) She can't find her turquoise hat.

4. What major historical event is America facing at the time of this play?
(a) The Great Depression.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) World War I.
(d) World War II.

5. What would Leland like to do with Angel?
(a) Pursue a relationship.
(b) Go bowling.
(c) Go to the opera.
(d) Listen to her sing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Langston Hughes' profession?

2. Who does not go out to dinner?

3. How much time has passed since the last scene?

4. What is Delia's profession?

5. What is Sam celebrating tonight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the important people in American history with whom the characters interact?

2. How has the topic of women's rights and family planning become personal for this small group of friends?

3. How does Guy include Angel in his good news?

4. What information does Leland share with Angel?

5. What is Angel's mood as Act 1, Scene 3 begins?

6. Why does Angel end up staying at Gus' apartment?

7. How does the play end?

8. What good news has finally come in for Guy?

9. What does Delia do after her proposed clinic site is destroyed?

10. How does Angel feel about having Leland in her life?

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