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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Heidi to "open up" to the women's group in the church basement?

2. What statement segues into Act I, Scene 1?

3. In Act I, Scene I, what element is used to convey Heidi's road to feminism?

4. What is wrong with Heidi and Scoop's relationship?

5. Where is Lisa from?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Heidi approach the group at the women's consciousness rap group in the church basement?

5. Describe the subject Heidi discusses in her class in 1989.

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

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

8. Why is Heidi resentful of Peter?

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

10. Describe at least two of the women who are present at the consciousness-raising discussion in the church basement.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Heidi goes on living her life, keeping in touch with her friends. When she goes to Chicago to protest, she doesn't set up a time to visit with Peter. Why is Peter insulted that Heidi doesn't look him up while she's in Chicago? Does Heidi feel the same way about him as he does about her? How does Peter exhibit stereotypical male behavior in Chicago toward Heidi? If so, what behaviors? Is this a surprise? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

During the women's discussion group that Heidi attends with Susan, describe two of the characters and what they hope to achieve by attending the discussion group. Why do you think they are mentioned in the play? What do their characters suggest about the women's movement? Do you think each will continue with their points of view, based upon what you know from the play, or give it all up?

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the John Lennon memorial and where the characters are in their lives?

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