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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Beulah's last name?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Talbott.
(c) Hamma.
(d) Binnings.

2. What did Carol wear to protest the death penalty of Willie McGee?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A prison uniform.
(c) A barrel.
(d) A potato sack.

3. What is said in Val's character reference?
(a) He stole.
(b) He's a peculiar talker.
(c) He's an ex-con.
(d) He's quiet.

4. What is the name of the county in which the play is set?
(a) Twin Peaks.
(b) Clarksdale.
(c) Mad River.
(d) Two River.

5. What song does Val play in Act 1 Scene 1?
(a) "Morning Glory."
(b) "Heavenly Grass."
(c) "Take Me Dancing."
(d) "Memphis Blues."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carol remove from her trench coat pocket in Act 1 Scene 1?

2. Who enters the archway between the store and confectionery in the beginning of Act 1 Scene 1?

3. How many places in New Orleans does Carol say she followed Val?

4. What does Lady get from the cash drawer when she sees Val in the store in Act 1 Scene 2?

5. Who says, "What on earth can you do on this earth but catch whatever comes near you, with both your hands, until your fingers are broken"?

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