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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What type of dialect is used in the play?
(a) Southern.
(b) Canadian.
(c) British.
(d) Northern.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following happens to Carnelle in the play's second act?

2. Where does Carnelle volunteer?

3. How does Elain's husband feel about her?

4. Which character brings Carnelle her costume for the pageant?

5. Who tells Elain that Popeye loves Delmount?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Carnelle's nickname and how did she get it?

2. Describe the climax of the play.

3. Why does Carnelle turn down Mac Sam's invitation?

4. What has happened to Carnelle's mother and father?

5. What routine does Carnelle plan to perform in the beauty contest? Be descriptive.

6. Why is Delmount in a good mood when he arrives at the pageant?

7. How does Carnelle's fortune reverse in the play's second scene?

8. Why do Delmount and Elain discuss the negative impact their mother had on their lives?

9. What motivates Carnelle to win the contest after Delmount visits?

10. Who is the protagonist of the story? How do you know?

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