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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lily say is not good for the cold weather?
(a) Her suit.
(b) Her hat.
(c) Her gloves.
(d) Her stockings.

2. In Act One, Scene 2, where does Ernestine say Aunt Lily has been?
(a) Pensacola.
(b) Albany.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Brooklyn.

3. 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 finds the news disturbing.
(d) He does not want to waste electricity.

4. What is Lily’s political affiliation?
(a) The Democratic Party.
(b) The Communist Party.
(c) The Republican Party.
(d) The Green Party.

5. What is Lily doing at the beginning of Act One, Scene 2?
(a) Straightening Ermina's hair.
(b) Dancing to music.
(c) Smoking a cigarette.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Divine say is a “creation of the ignorant to punish those who are in touch with God” (12)?

2. Why does Ernestine regret not listening to the radio in Act One?

3. What is the name of the Crump family’s dead mother?

4. What does Father Divine call Godfrey?

5. What is the name of the newspaper Godfrey is expecting?

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