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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 song is playing in the background as Act 2, Scene 1 opens?

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

3. What does this Prologue to Act 2 foreshadow?

4. Why does Heidi think the artist is "copping out" in the Prologue to Act 2?

5. What does Heidi like from the same artist that she criticizes in the Prologue to Act 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Heidi's topic of her speech in 1986 to her high school alumni association?

2. What is Peter's emotional state when Heidi comes to tell him good-bye in the AIDS ward during Act 2, Scene 5?

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

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

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

6. What happens when Lisa goes to take Scoop's phone call during her baby shower?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the play, Scoop claims to be inspired by Heidi. Why does he feel inspired? Do you think his feeling of inspiration is genuine or will he revert back to his old habits?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Who does Heidi attribute Scoop's arrogance to? Why? Why would she single out a specific sex as encouraging this arrogance/confidence?

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