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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, Scenes 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Ernestine and Ermina shocked by Gerte?
(a) Gerte does not speak English.
(b) Gerte is German.
(c) Gerte is white.
(d) Gerte is obese.

2. Why does Gerte turn off the radio?
(a) It is bothering the neighbors.
(b) She does not like the music.
(c) She does not like the news.
(d) Godfrey does not allow the radio on on Sunday.

3. Why does Ernestine say everything is perfect in the movies?
(a) The actors are Black.
(b) Because she sees only perfect movies.
(c) The actors are white.
(d) Because of the filmmakers' technical skill.

4. On what does Gerte congratulate Ernestine in Act One, Scene 6?
(a) Her mother's death.
(b) Her paper.
(c) Graduating.
(d) Her graduation dress.

5. What is Ernestine working on in Act Two, Scene 2?
(a) A newspaper article.
(b) Her graduation dress.
(c) A paper.
(d) Notes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily doing at the beginning of Act One, Scene 3?

2. What does Lily tell the girls not the share with their father in Act One, Scene 3?

3. What are Ermina and Ernestine wearing at the beginning of Act One, Scene 4?

4. What movie star does Lily compare Ernestine to?

5. Where does Lily say her suit is in Act Two, Scene 2?

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