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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sentence best describes Carnelle?
(a) She had a big chance of winning until she tripped.
(b) She was defeated before she began.
(c) She is jealous of Elain's bond with her children.
(d) She is jealous of Popeye and Delmount's relationship.

2. What color dress does Carnelle wear in the pageant?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

3. How many children did Carnelle's aunt have?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

4. Which character drinks heavily?
(a) Popeye.
(b) Mac Sam.
(c) Elain.
(d) Tessy.

5. Which character arrives to the pageant in a good mood?
(a) Delmount.
(b) Carnelle.
(c) Mac Sam.
(d) Popeye.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day does Act 2 occur?

2. Which character chastises Delmount in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. Which of the following words best describes Popeye's appearance?

4. Which character shows the most irony in the play?

5. How old was Elain when she won the beauty contest?

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