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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One, Scenes 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Crump family’s dead mother?
(a) Sandra.
(b) Mrs. Levy.
(c) Father Divine.
(d) Lily.

2. What did Lily promise her mother?
(a) That she would speak at a conference in Albany.
(b) That she would visit Sandra's grave.
(c) That she would take care of Ernestine and Ermina.
(d) That she would join the Communist Party.

3. Why does Ernestine regret not listening to the radio in Act One?
(a) She will miss her favorite shows.
(b) She and Ermina will not have anything to talk about at school.
(c) She will not know all the latest songs.
(d) She will not be abreast of current events.

4. What item of clothing is Lily missing in Act One, Scene 4?
(a) Her gloves.
(b) Her suit.
(c) Her hat.
(d) Her stockings.

5. Who does Lily say killed Sandra?
(a) Ermina.
(b) Ernestine.
(c) Father Divine.
(d) Godfrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Godfrey say Lily is being disrespectful to Sandra’s memory?

2. In Act One, Scene 2, where does Ernestine say Aunt Lily has been?

3. Why does Lily ask Godfrey to get her bags?

4. How did Ermina respond to teasing from the other kids at school?

5. What movie star does Lily compare Ernestine to?

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