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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. Who is Delmount's redemption foreshadowed to be?
(a) Tessy.
(b) Elain.
(c) Popeye.
(d) Carnelle.

2. Where does Carnelle work?
(a) Dentist office.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Jewelry store.
(d) Bakery.

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

4. What did Delmount once injure a man with?
(a) Brick.
(b) Large rock.
(c) Beer bottle.
(d) Butter knife.

5. In the first act, what drink does Carnelle serve to Popeye?
(a) Milk.
(b) Water.
(c) Diet Coke.
(d) Iced tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a theme in the play's second act?

2. Which of the following does Delmount want to study?

3. What is Carnelle's last name?

4. Which of the following words best describes Popeye's appearance?

5. What type of dialect is used in the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Delmount's reaction to Tessy's invitation?

2. Describe the situation with Elain and her family.

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

4. How is hope a theme in the play?

5. How is self-identity a theme in the play?

6. What causes Popeye to become distraught in the play's second scene?

7. How does Delmount protect Carnelle's honor?

8. What are Mac Sam's motivations in the story?

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

10. How does Carnelle's family attempt to save her from embarrassment?

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