Orpheus Descending Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Orpheus Descending Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who would Lady slip off with in the wine garden?
(a) Val.
(b) David Cutrere.
(c) Sheriff Talbott.
(d) Jabe.

2. What was "the mistake" Lady's father made that caused the vineyard to be burned?
(a) He burned down the church.
(b) He gambled.
(c) He bought the saw mill.
(d) He sold liquor to blacks.

3. What did couples do at the wine garden "back in the day"?
(a) Got married.
(b) Sold candy.
(c) Bought flowers.
(d) Made love.

4. Where does Beulah say that the ice box is located?
(a) The confectionery.
(b) The alcove.
(c) Out back.
(d) Upstairs.

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2, what does Carol plan to do that night?
(a) Buy a car.
(b) Stay at home.
(c) Drive to Memphis.
(d) Go jooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sheriff Talbott married to?

2. Where did Vee let Val sleep the night before in Act 1 Scene 1?

3. What did Carol wear to protest the death penalty of Willie McGee?

4. Which character wears exaggerated eyeliner and stylized makeup?

5. Why is Val in town?

(see the answer key)

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