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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has destroyed Carnelle's spirit?
(a) A dysfunctional family.
(b) A lack of money.
(c) Her mother's death.
(d) Her lack of education.

2. In what moment is the reader/audience meant to feel the most tension?
(a) Delmount agreeing to watch fireworks with Popeye.
(b) The firework show.
(c) The parade route.
(d) The moment before the pageant starts.

3. What is the name of the beauty contest?
(a) Miss Sparkler.
(b) Miss Firework.
(c) Miss Firecracker.
(d) Miss Independence.

4. How does Delmount respond to Tessy's invitation?
(a) He protests.
(b) He ignores her completely.
(c) He accepts reluctantly.
(d) He accepts eagerly.

5. What did Popeye give to a young girl that caused her to lose a job?
(a) A compact.
(b) A hair brush.
(c) A tube of lipstick.
(d) A pair of pantyhose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Elain derive her contentment?

2. What character is represented by the shoebox?

3. What time is Carnelle supposed to be notified that she is eligible to be in the pageant?

4. Who did Carnelle's aunt leave her house to when she died?

5. What scene is the climax of the play?

(see the answer key)

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