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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. On what does Gerte congratulate Ernestine in Act One, Scene 6?
(a) Her mother's death.
(b) Her paper.
(c) Graduating.
(d) Her graduation dress.

2. Why does Godfrey tell Ermina to turn off the radio?
(a) He does not like the music.
(b) He finds the news disturbing.
(c) He does not allow the radio on Sunday.
(d) He does not want to waste electricity.

3. Why does Father Divine not attend the event in Act Two, Scene 1?
(a) He changed his mind.
(b) He wasn't supposed to.
(c) He had a conflict.
(d) He got a flat tire.

4. What does Father Divine say is a “creation of the ignorant to punish those who are in touch with God” (12)?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Segregation.
(c) Communism.
(d) Capitalism.

5. How long is Godfrey missing from the house in Act One, Scene 5?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 1 week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lily say Ermina looks like?

2. Why does Lily tell Ernestine to open the window in Act One, Scene 3?

3. Why does Ernestine not want to go to the movies with Gerte?

4. What does Godfrey want Ernestine to do at school?

5. What does Lily sell at a pawn shop?

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