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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 does Ernestine do to the dress in Act Two, Scene 2?
(a) Rips the lace off it.
(b) Knocks it over.
(c) Finishes it.
(d) Tries it on.

2. Why does Lily say she has come to the Crump home?
(a) She promised her mother she would take care of the girls.
(b) She missed the girls.
(c) She was passing through the neighborhood.
(d) God told her to visit them.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lily dance with in Act One, Scene 4?

2. What is Lily’s political affiliation?

3. Who does Lily say killed Sandra?

4. What does Godfrey offer Gerte on the subway?

5. Why does Ernestine say everything is perfect in the movies?

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