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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Elain's family live?
(a) Natchez.
(b) Biloxi.
(c) Baton Rouge.
(d) New Orleans.

3. What caused Popeye's nickname?
(a) Her job.
(b) A childhood prank.
(c) A bad experience at school.
(d) Her mother started it.

4. Who did Carnelle's aunt leave her house to when she died?
(a) Delmount.
(b) Elain.
(c) Her church.
(d) Carnelle.

5. For what did Popeye once make outfits to learn to sew?
(a) Bullfrogs.
(b) Squirrels.
(c) Cats.
(d) Blue belly lizards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of which of the following is Carnelle a victim?

2. What has deterred Carnelle from being in the contest before?

3. What is the name of Elain's husband?

4. With whom is Delmount angry for not getting him out of trouble?

5. When Delmount arrives in the first act, what does Popeye explain to him?

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