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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. In Act 2, Scene 3, how does Heidi differ from her luncheon partner/friend?

2. In the Prologue to Act 2, what is Heidi critical of in terms of feminism?

3. How does Heidi hope to escape loneliness?

4. What kind of talk does Heidi deliver instead in Act 2, Scene 4?

5. What does Heidi say about feminism during this presentation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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 is Heidi's reaction to the show / topic?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is currently going on with Scoop, Peter and Heidi during Act 2, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Detail Heidi's journey into feminism. When did it start? How did her point of view change ( or did it) throughout the years? What was her overriding ideal that she keeps striving for? Is she successful in achieving her goal?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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