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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 location does Act 1, Scene 4 open in?
(a) Harvard University.
(b) Chicago Art Institute.
(c) Washington, D.C.
(d) Times Square.

2. When Peter complains in Act 1, Scene 4, that he doesn't see Heidi often, what reason does she give?
(a) She has a new boyfriend.
(b) She is working on her dissertation.
(c) She is involved in women's issues.
(d) She is taking care of her parents.

3. In Act I, Scene 2, what are Heidi's feelings toward women?
(a) She is attracted to women.
(b) She is feeling empowered by women.
(c) She is jealous of women.
(d) She is still at odds with women.

4. What is Heidi's reasoning for sitting a little outside of the group at the women's meeting in the church basement?
(a) Because Heidi is just visiting.
(b) Heidi has a cold and doesn't want to spread germs.
(c) Heidi feels awkward being there.
(d) Heidi thinks this discussion group is silly.

5. Why does Heidi initially choose not to share her struggle with the women's group in the church basement?
(a) She does not feel like she is struggling.
(b) Heidi believes that her struggle is personal.
(c) Heidi does not like the women in the group.
(d) She embarrasses easily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Heidi and her new friend she meets at the high school dance do?

2. In what city is Heidi during the Prologue?

3. In the Prologue to Act I, how does Heidi, in retrospect, view herself at the high school dance?

4. What song is in the background during Act I, Scene 2?

5. In this prologue, what is Heidi's topic addressing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the background of Lisa, Scoop's new wife?

4. By reading the Prologue, what facts do we learn about Heidi and the play in general?

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

6. What is one personality characteristic that Scoop sees in Heidi and how does he feel about this characteristic?

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

8. What reason does Scoop give for marrying Lisa rather than Heidi?

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

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

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