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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. Who does Lily dance with in Act One, Scene 4?
(a) Ernestine.
(b) Sandra.
(c) Ermina.
(d) Mrs. Levy.

2. What is Ernestine carrying at the beginning of Act One, Scene 5?
(a) A pair of boots.
(b) The New Day.
(c) Cookies.
(d) Her graduation dress.

3. Why does Ermina’s leg shake?
(a) She has to go to the bathroom.
(b) She has a medical condition.
(c) She is nervous.
(d) She is scared.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ernestine worried her hair will smell like in Act One, Scene 3?

2. What does Godfrey offer Gerte on the subway?

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

4. Who does Lily say Ermina looks like?

5. Who does Lily say killed Sandra?

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