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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One, Scenes 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Godfrey tell Ermina to turn off the radio?
(a) He does not like the music.
(b) He does not allow the radio on Sunday.
(c) He does not want to waste electricity.
(d) He finds the news disturbing.

2. What does Godfrey offer Gerte on the subway?
(a) Coffee.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) Cookies.
(d) A drink.

3. In what time does the opening of the play take place?
(a) Winter, 1980.
(b) Spring, 1960.
(c) Fall, 1950.
(d) Summer, 1970.

4. What word does Lily like to say?
(a) Persnickety.
(b) Y'all.
(c) Peace.
(d) Blessings.

5. What is Ernestine’s news that surprises Godfrey?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She is going to college.
(c) She is getting married.
(d) She is graduating from high school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Act One, Scene 3?

2. How does Godfrey introduce himself?

3. What is Father Divine’s nickname for Ermina?

4. What is Ernestine doing at the beginning of Act One, Scene 3?

5. What is Ernestine carrying at the beginning of Act One, Scene 5?

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