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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time is Carnelle supposed to be notified that she is eligible to be in the pageant?
(a) 6 a.m.
(b) 4 a.m.
(c) 8 a.m.
(d) 9 a.m.

2. Who consoles Popeye and Carnelle?
(a) Mac Sam.
(b) Elain.
(c) Delmount.
(d) Tessy.

3. What does Carnelle hope to gain from the beauty contest?
(a) Popularity.
(b) Money.
(c) Validation.
(d) A trophy.

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

5. Which character is on a conscious quest for romantic love?
(a) Elain.
(b) Popeye.
(c) Delmount.
(d) Carnelle.

6. 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.

7. How does Delmount respond to Popeye's handicap?
(a) He is envious.
(b) He is touched.
(c) He is disgusted.
(d) He is curious.

8. Which of the following does the playwright embellish the importance of?
(a) Skills.
(b) Reputation.
(c) Money.
(d) Family.

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

10. Which character brings Carnelle her costume for the pageant?
(a) Popeye.
(b) Franklin.
(c) Elain.
(d) Tessy.

11. Which character becomes distraught with unrequited feelings?
(a) Elain.
(b) Popeye.
(c) Delmount.
(d) Carnelle.

12. What is the name of Carnelle's uncle?
(a) Gregory.
(b) Sam.
(c) George.
(d) Frederick.

13. What does Delmount like the most in a romantic partner?
(a) Charisma.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Sense of humor.
(d) Perfection.

14. In what state does the play take place?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Alabama.

15. What color is the dress that Carnelle asks Elain to borrow?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Delmount's redemption foreshadowed to be?

2. What is Popeye's occupation?

3. What did Delmount once injure a man with?

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

5. What is Carnelle wearing when Popeye shows up at her house?

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