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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. In the Prologue to Act I, how does Heidi, in retrospect, view herself at the high school dance?
(a) Self-assured.
(b) Very assertive.
(c) Looking for a boyfriend.
(d) Not as confident and as proactive as she is now.

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

3. What is one thing that Heidi does at the high school dance that might be considered unusual, considering where she was?
(a) She tries to start The Wave.
(b) She sings karoake.
(c) She dances by herself.
(d) She sits down to read.

4. What reason does Scoop give Heidi for not marrying her?
(a) He and Heidi would be competing for self-fulfillment.
(b) Lisa is good for him.
(c) He loves Lisa.
(d) Heidi is too passive.

5. Who does Heidi meet at the party in Act 1, Scene 2, that turns out to be a life-long friend?
(a) Lisa Nicholson.
(b) Scoop Rosenbaum.
(c) Miles Rogers.
(d) Nick Davidson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of cultural influences dominate the high school dance?

2. How does Scoop respond to Heidi's decision at the end of the party?

3. What does Heidi's friend do during the "Ladies' Choice?"

4. What is Heidi attending when Act 1, Scene 5 opens?

5. What event does Heidi mention that provides insight into her former character?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Susan's reason for being at the high school dance in 1965.

2. Why is Heidi resentful of Peter?

3. Describe Heidi's personality.

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

5. What does Lisa do to save face at her wedding reception?

6. What is the significance of "Ladies Choice" at the dance?

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

8. Why does Heidi's old friend Peter show up at the protest?

9. What is one of Scoop's most unusual personality characteristics?

10. Heidi discloses information about herself when mentioning her high school dance. What is that piece of information?

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