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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 else has been invited to this lunch with Heidi and her friend in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What are Susan's feelings regarding the women's movement in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. What is the topic of Heidi's speech during Act 2, Scene 4?

4. What event is taking place in Act 2, Scene 1, that brings the friends back together?

5. Who is Lisa' sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the two paintings that Heidi is discussing with her art history class in the Prologue to Act 2 similar?

2. Prior to the alumni association luncheon in Act 2, Scene 4, what has been the purpose of Heidi's adult life?

3. In terms of relationships, what are differences between Lisa and Heidi?

4. Heidi, Scoop and Peter are invited to Susan's morning news show two years later. What is the topic of discussion?

5. What happens during the show, "Hello New York" during Act 2, Scene 2?

6. What has happened in Heidi's life while she's been in Europe?

7. Susan and Denise have something in mind for a television show. What do they want to do and how do they want Heidi to become involved?

8. What has been going on in Scoop and Lisa's lives since their wedding?

9. What decision does Heidi make in Scene 5, Act 2, regarding her future and why?

10. What views of feminism does Heidi end up sharing in her speech?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

By the end of the play, what does Heidi do to bring a wholeness to her life?

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 initially attracts Peter and Heidi to each other and why do they carry on their life-long friendship?

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