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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 Father Divine say is a “creation of the ignorant to punish those who are in touch with God” (12)?
(a) Communism.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Segregation.

2. How did Ermina respond to teasing from the other kids at school?
(a) She became depressed.
(b) She became promiscuous.
(c) She started drinking.
(d) She got in a fight.

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

4. Why does Lily ask Godfrey to get her bags?
(a) They are too heavy for her.
(b) She is afraid someone will steal them.
(c) She is moving in with the Crumps.
(d) She just arrived from the airport.

5. What is the name of the newspaper Godfrey is expecting?
(a) The New York Times.
(b) The New Day.
(c) The Financial Times.
(d) The Wall Street Journal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily’s profession?

2. Why does Godfrey tell Ermina to turn off the radio?

3. Where does Ernestine say Godfrey works?

4. What does Godfrey write down in Act One, Scene 2?

5. What does Lily do that makes Godfrey feel uncomfortable in Act One, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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