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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. How does Heidi open her presentation in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. What does Scoop try to do at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What year and season does Act 2, Scene 5 open with?

4. What decision does Heidi make regarding the new show?

5. Why is Heidi late to the event in Act 2, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Heidi's reaction to the "Hello New York" show while taping during Act 2, Scene 2? What does Heidi do?

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

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

4. What has happened to Susan's feminist point of view?

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

6. Why does Heidi's explanation of why she is leaving hurt Peter?

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Scoop and Heidi were involved off and on for a number of years, yet Heidi attends Scoop and Lisa's wedding. What were the undercurrent of emotions going on throughout the day? Pick two characters, in addition to Scoop and Heidi, and discuss their emotional state and the reason(s) behind their feelings. Were they open/hidden regarding their emotions? What did this wedding represent on different levels for some of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Heidi is invited to speak to her high school alumni association at a luncheon. Heidi decides to provide intimate details of her own struggles with the feminist journey. What is the story she shares? Why does she choose to share her personal story? What does she hope to gain by sharing details? How do you think she feels when she is talking and reflecting on her point of view? If you were in the audience, what would your thoughts be?

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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