Orpheus Descending Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Orpheus Descending Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dolly compare Lady and Jabe's bedrooms to?
(a) A carnival.
(b) A jail.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A nursery.

2. What did the letters from Val's woman friend say?
(a) "Here's the money you asked for."
(b) "I love you. Don't come back."
(c) "I love you. When will you come back?"
(d) "I love you. Where are you?"

3. What does Val say his nickname is?
(a) Warrior.
(b) Dragon.
(c) Snakeskin.
(d) Chocktaw.

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

5. Who does Dolly speak to in the Prologue?
(a) Beulah.
(b) Eva.
(c) Mrs. Dubinsky.
(d) Lula.

6. How old does Carol say she is?
(a) Thirty-six.
(b) Thirty-five.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Twenty-nine.

7. What is the pharmacist's name?
(a) Mr. Dubinsky.
(b) Mr. Sorrelton.
(c) Mr. Jackson.
(d) Mr. Bryg.

8. What does Beulah say Lady's father had?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A piano.
(c) A carriage.
(d) A guitar.

9. What does Carol tell the pharmacist to bring over?
(a) Derminal tablets.
(b) Morphine.
(c) Luminal tablets.
(d) Castor Oil.

10. What is the name of the local highway?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Ville Platte.
(c) Windwood.
(d) Dixie.

11. Who is Dolly's husband?
(a) Jabe.
(b) Pee Wee.
(c) Dog.
(d) Sheriff Talbott.

12. What does Carol say it means "if you break the heel off your slipper in the morning"?
(a) You'll meet the love of your life before dark.
(b) You'll win a million dollars.
(c) You'll die before dark.
(d) You'll meet the love of your life that week.

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

14. What is Val fixing with a pocket knife when Carol approaches him in Act 1 Scene 1?
(a) His watch.
(b) His motorcycle.
(c) His belt buckle.
(d) His glasses.

15. Why does Val say he's here in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His aunt lives here.
(b) His brother lives here.
(c) He came for Carol.
(d) His car broke down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carol tell Val that she is?

2. What does Val wear?

3. What did the people of the town call Lady's father?

4. Who is Beulah's husband?

5. What does Vee say she's been doing for ten hours straight in Act 1 Scene 1?

(see the answer keys)

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