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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Lily say Ermina looks like?
(a) Lily.
(b) Godfrey.
(c) Ernestine.
(d) Sandra.

3. Why does Lily tell Ernestine to open the window in Act One, Scene 3?
(a) To say hello to the neighbors.
(b) To air out the smoke from the hot comb.
(c) To let the light in.
(d) To air out the smells from cooking.

4. What does Lily indirectly ask Gerte to say in Act Two, Scene 2?
(a) You're welcome.
(b) Thank you.
(c) Please.
(d) Ma'am.

5. What is Lily’s profession?
(a) Etymologist.
(b) Baker.
(c) Communist.
(d) Charismatic leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily tell the girls not the share with their father in Act One, Scene 3?

2. What is Ernestine working on in Act Two, Scene 2?

3. How does Ernestine say she got the lace for her dress?

4. What does Lily sell at a pawn shop?

5. When does Lily say she wore a white dress?

(see the answer key)

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