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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can eccentricity do for Dorothea?
(a) Make her a better mother.
(b) Offer an escape from the mendacity of her life as well as an outlet for her creativity and intelligence.
(c) Make her famous.
(d) Be a way to finally get her education.

2. What did Artie name her daughter?
(a) Echo.
(b) Dorothea.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Artie.

3. What is Dorothea doing when scene 4 opens?
(a) Dorothea is teaching Echo her alphabet.
(b) Dorothea is teaching Artie her alphabet.
(c) Dorothea is taking a walk in the park.
(d) Dorothea is in a coma in a hospital bed.

4. What is Echo's final word in the spelling bee?
(a) "Eleemosynary".
(b) "Alphabet".
(c) "Forgiveness".
(d) "Eccentricity".

5. Why does Dorothea insist that Artie now needs her when Artie calls her the second time in scene 4?
(a) She needs help finding an apartment.
(b) She will need help with the baby.
(c) She needs her help to find a job.
(d) She needs help to get well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dorothea tries to _________________________ Artie.

2. In scene 3, when does the audience feel happy for Dorothea?

3. Why is winning the spelling bee so important to Echo?

4. What foreshadows the relationship between Echo and Artie in the first scene?

5. Why does Artie tear up the house in scene 5?

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