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

2. What organization does Heidi direct during Act 2, Scene 2?

3. How does Heidi practice her feminism in the Prologue to Act 2?

4. What are Heidi's feelings toward other women in Act 2, Scene 4?

5. What is the emotional status of Heidi's friend in Act 2, Scene 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Heidi do to cheer Peter up at the end of Act 2, Scene 5?

7. What is happening during Heidi and Susan's lunch in 1984?

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

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

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

Peter tells Heidi that he is gay. What does Heidi struggle with when Peter tells he that he is gay? Do you, as the reader, think that Heidi might have suspected? What clues, if any, are provided in the play up to that point that might have given away Peter's sexual orientation? In this scene, with this news, does Heidi exhibit stereotypical female behavior? If so, what behavior(s)?

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

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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