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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gerte turn off the radio?
(a) It is bothering the neighbors.
(b) She does not like the news.
(c) She does not like the music.
(d) Godfrey does not allow the radio on on Sunday.

2. Why does Lily say it does not matter what she wears?
(a) Because all her clothes are the same.
(b) Because people see only her skin color.
(c) Because she is naturally beautiful.
(d) Because other people have no fashion sense.

3. What food is Gerte preparing in Act Two, Scene 2?
(a) Cabbage.
(b) Schnitzel.
(c) Strudel.
(d) Sausage.

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

5. What does Ernestine say Lily cares about?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Religion.
(c) Art.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lily say is a “sign” (32)?

3. What does Ermina ask Gerte in Act Two, Scene 2?

4. What does Ernestine call Gerte that offends Gerte?

5. Why does Gerte complain about the quantity of food in Act Two, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gerte say and do to indicate she is trying to fit in when she meets Ermina and Ernestine?

2. What does Gerte say and do that indicates that she is a fear-based person?

3. What are Lily and Gerte’s differing views on Godfrey?

4. How does Ernestine describe the Crump family’s routine?

5. Why does Godfrey say he needs Father Divine?

6. What is the relationship between Gerte and Ernestine like?

7. What are Lily’s views on African traditions?

8. What does Gerte say and do that indicates her naïveté about America?

9. How did Gerte’s upbringing affect her views on race?

10. What effect does Ernestine say Gerte has on Ermina?

(see the answer keys)

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