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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 Heidi tell the young man who asks her to dance?
(a) That she cannot leave her friend.
(b) That she dislikes him.
(c) That she would love to dance.
(d) That she is too sick to dance.

2. Which of the following painters are specifically mentioned by Heidi in her class?
(a) Picasso.
(b) Thomas Hart Benton.
(c) Sofonisba Anguissola.
(d) Grandma Moses.

3. What population is specifically NOT mentioned in any of Heidi's art history textbooks?
(a) Pioneer artists.
(b) Artists of the Renaissance.
(c) Women artists.
(d) Male artists before the 15th century.

4. In what year does the prologue take place?
(a) 1990.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1965.

5. What does Scoop project that Heidi wishes she had more of?
(a) Confidence.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Dishonesty.
(d) Humbleness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Peter complains in Act 1, Scene 4, that he doesn't see Heidi often, what reason does she give?

2. Why does Becky question Jill when Jill makes her offer?

3. What is Lisa's occupation in Act 1, Scene 5?

4. What are the names of the other two women working with Jill to set up for the group meeting in the church basement in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Scoop is an editor for which newspaper?

Short Essay Questions

1. Heidi has one primary belief that seems to carry her throughout the play, including Act 1, Scene 3. What is this belief?

2. What is Heidi doing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Heidi criticizes the painting of Lily Martin Spencer for a particular reason. What is that reason?

4. What has Susan decided to do in Act, Scene 3 and why?

5. What is the topic of conversation between Heidi and Scoop once Peter and Lisa head off to dance?

6. Susan gives Heidi very specific instructions on behavior at the dance. What instructions does Susan give Heidi?

7. What is Heidi and her friend Debbie protesting in 1974?

8. What is the purpose of this Prologue to Act 1?

9. Describe Heidi's personality.

10. What is Becky's story in Act 1, Scene 3?

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