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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Popeye's last name?
(a) Adams.
(b) Washington.
(c) Jefferson.
(d) Jackson.

2. With whom is Delmount angry for not getting him out of trouble?
(a) His mother.
(b) Elain.
(c) Popeye.
(d) Carnelle.

3. On what day does Act 1, Scene 2, occur?
(a) Monday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Saturday.

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

5. With whom does Delmount agree to split the income of his mother's house?
(a) Carnelle.
(b) Elain.
(c) Mac Sam.
(d) Popeye.

6. Which of the following words best describes Popeye's appearance?
(a) Homely.
(b) Exotic.
(c) A hidden beauty.
(d) Beautiful.

7. Which character has spent time in jail and a mental institution?
(a) Elain.
(b) Carnelle.
(c) Popeye.
(d) Delmount.

8. Of which of the following is Carnelle a victim?
(a) Her own poor choices.
(b) Police brutality.
(c) Sexual assault.
(d) Burglary.

9. Which character does Delmount believe doesn't follow through with actions?
(a) Elain.
(b) Tessy.
(c) Carnelle.
(d) Popeye.

10. Why doesn't Delmount respond to Popeye's advances?
(a) He knows he is violent.
(b) He just doesn't like her.
(c) He's emotionally wounded.
(d) He loves somebody else.

11. What is Popeye's occupation?
(a) Seamstress.
(b) Artist.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Teacher.

12. Which character is considered wealthy?
(a) Carnelle.
(b) Delmount.
(c) Franklin.
(d) Popeye.

13. Which of the following happens to Carnelle in the play's second act?
(a) Failure.
(b) An injury.
(c) She falls in love.
(d) Reversal of fortune.

14. Which character shows the most irony in the play?
(a) Elain.
(b) Popeye.
(c) Delmount.
(d) Carnelle.

15. How does Elain's husband feel about her?
(a) He is using her.
(b) He adores her.
(c) He hates her.
(d) He is apathetic toward her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who consoles Popeye and Carnelle?

3. Which character is on a conscious quest for romantic love?

4. What has destroyed Carnelle's spirit?

5. What does Carnelle hope to gain from the beauty contest?

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