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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. How does Ernestine say she got the lace for her dress?
(a) Her mother gave it to her.
(b) Godfrey bought it for her.
(c) She bought it at Woolworth's.
(d) Ermina stole it.

2. What does Gerte offer Ernestine in Act One, Scene 6?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) Her hand.
(c) A drink.
(d) Cookies.

3. What is Godfrey doing at the beginning of Act One, Scene 1?
(a) Hemming his pants.
(b) Reading the newspaper.
(c) Taking notes.
(d) Shining his shoes.

4. In Act Two, Scene 2, what does Ernestine say she likes to do?
(a) Hem her father's pants.
(b) Shine her shoes.
(c) Go to the movies.
(d) Work on her graduation dress.

5. What does Lily sell at a pawn shop?
(a) Her hat.
(b) Her gloves.
(c) Her stockings.
(d) Her watch and earrings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ermina’s leg shake in Act Two, Scene 2?

2. What is Godfrey waiting for in Act Two, Scene 1?

3. What does Godfrey offer Gerte on the subway?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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