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

2. What is Lady reopening?
(a) The restaurant.
(b) The flower shop.
(c) The confectionery.
(d) The wine garden.

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

4. What does Lady say that the store can never hold?
(a) Money.
(b) Cold.
(c) Heat.
(d) Light.

5. Who says, "What people say about you don't mean much"?
(a) Carol.
(b) Val.
(c) Jabe.
(d) Lady.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character wears exaggerated eyeliner and stylized makeup?

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

3. Who does Beulah say Lady's heart was broken by?

4. What city does Carol make a phone call to in Act 1 Scene 1?

5. Why is Val in town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conversation does Lady have with the Nurse about Jabe's illness in Act 3 Scene 3?

2. Where has Carol met Val before? Describe that encounter.

3. Who does Carol make a phone call to in Act 1 Scene 1? Why?

4. Describe the character of Carol. What does she wear? How old is she?

5. Why does Val brush off Carol in Act 1?

6. How does Val believe human beings used to connect? How does he feel now?

7. What does Lady offer Val to save him money in Act 2?

8. What conversation occurs between Beulah and Lady in Act 3 Scene 3?

9. Where do Val and Lady go in the end of Act 2? What does this imply?

10. What happens when the Conjure Man appears in the beginning of Act 3 Scene 3?

(see the answer keys)

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