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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. What is the name of Scoop's magazine?

2. Who are the other two guests who join Heidi on the show in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What is Heidi doing in the prologue to Act 2?

4. What is Heidi currently doing during Act 2, Scene 3?

5. Who is Heidi meeting for lunch in Act 2, Scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What is Heidi's reaction to the show / topic?

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

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

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. What is Heidi so critical of in the painting she is discussing in the Prologue to Act 2?

8. What is Heidi's view of her role in feminism?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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