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

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

3. How old is Carnelle?
(a) 17.
(b) 30.
(c) 21.
(d) 25.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What color is Carnelle's hair for the contest?

3. Which of the following does Carnelle hope for in the play's second act?

4. What caused Carnelle's aunt to die?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the pageant symbolize?

3. What has stopped Carnelle from being a contestant in the pageant before?

4. What are Elain's fears?

5. How is comic relief used in the play?

6. Who calls for Elain and why is she not happy to talk to him?

7. What has been the cause of Carnelle's problems for most of her life?

8. What doesn't Delmount understand about Carnelle's obsession with the beauty pageant?

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

10. Describe three ways Carnelle is attempting to better her reputation.

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