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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 does Lily tease Ernestine about in Act One, Scene 2?
(a) Her graduation dress.
(b) Her love of the movies.
(c) Her mother's death.
(d) Her developing body.

2. What does Ernestine bring Lily to eat upon Lily's arrival in Act One?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) Mutton with mint.
(c) Cabbage.
(d) Lemon tarts.

3. Where are Godfrey, Ernestine, and Ermina going in Act One, Scene 4?
(a) To the Peace Mission.
(b) To Albany.
(c) To Harlem.
(d) To the bakery.

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

5. What does Lily ask for upon arriving in Act One, Scene 2?
(a) Lace.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) A drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily’s political affiliation?

2. Who does Lily say Ermina looks like?

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

4. What part of New York does Ernestine say the family moved to?

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

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