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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 word best describes Popeye's eye injury story?
(a) Vital.
(b) Hilarious.
(c) Quirky.
(d) Disgusting.

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

3. In what month does Act 1, Scene 1, occur?
(a) July.
(b) August.
(c) May.
(d) June.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Carnelle when her father left her?

2. Where does Carnelle work?

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

4. What is the one thing that gives Carnelle prestige?

5. What does Delmount like the most in a romantic partner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Carnelle think that Elain has had the perfect life?

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

6. Why does Elain attract Mac Sam's attention to Popeye instead of herself?

7. Describe Carnelle's experience walking in the parade.

8. Why does Delmount decide to watch fireworks with Popeye?

9. How have Delmount and Elain distanced themselves from their mother?

10. How is hope a theme in the play?

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