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

2. Why does Ermina’s leg shake in Act Two, Scene 2?
(a) She doesn't like Gerte.
(b) She is scared.
(c) She is nervous because she stole the lace.
(d) Her leg hurts.

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

4. What does Lily offer Gerte in Act Two, Scene 2?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Water.

5. Where does Godfrey invite Gerte in Act One, Scene 5?
(a) Harlem.
(b) Pensacola.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) The Peace Mission.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Ermina speak?

2. Where does Lily say her suit is in Act Two, Scene 2?

3. How long is Godfrey missing from the house in Act One, Scene 5?

4. What accessory for Ernestine’s graduation dress do Lily and Gerte disagree about?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lily handle the flooding in the yard alone?

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

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

4. What does Lily not like about Ernestine applying lace to her graduation dress?

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

6. What comparisons does Ernestine make between the food and religious belief?

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

8. Why does Ermina’s leg shake?

9. How does Gerte respond when Ermina asks her if she was a Nazi?

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

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