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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Laura offers to clear the table what activities does Amanda suggest she go do?
(a) Apply makeup and perfume
(b) Brush her hair and straighten her dress
(c) Study her typewriter chart, or practice her shorthand
(d) Go for a brisk walk

2. What is Laura's explanation for the lack of gentlemen callers?
(a) Laura isn't popular
(b) They think Laura is poor
(c) Laura told them not to come
(d) The State Fair is in progress

3. Who is the boy that Laura states she liked once?
(a) Alanzo
(b) Jim
(c) Barthalomew
(d) Fredrick

4. What does Amanda not say has "just gone up the spout?"
(a) Their plans
(b) Amanda's hopes and ambitions for Laura
(c) Lifes Work
(d) Fifty dollars tuition

5. What did the typing instructor say when Amanda asked about Laura's progress?
(a) She has never heard of such a student
(b) Laura switched classes.
(c) Laura has started teaching the class
(d) That Laura dropped out after a few days

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amanda want Laura to stay fresh and pretty?

2. What does Laura say when Amanda announces Laura is going to find someone to marry?

3. What does Amanda tell the children they have to do with their food that animals do not?

4. What are the two reasons Amanda suggests would stop gentlemen callers from coming to see Laura that night?

5. In her story how many gentlemen callers does Amanda tell her children she received in one night?

(see the answer key)

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