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

2. Who was the leader of the Mystic Crew?
(a) Dog.
(b) Sheriff Talbott.
(c) Val.
(d) Jabe.

3. What does Dolly say about Jabe's appearance after he goes upstairs?
(a) He's green with gout.
(b) He's got blue circles around his eyes.
(c) He's pale as a ghost.
(d) He's yellow as butter.

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

5. What does Carol tell Val that she is?
(a) An exhibitionist.
(b) A ventriloquist.
(c) A makeup artist.
(d) A musician.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Val say killed Jessie Smith?

2. Where does Carol say you go after jooking on a clear night?

3. Who has gone to the depot to meet Lady and Jabe?

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

5. Where does Beulah say that the ice box is located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carol describe "jooking" as?

2. How does Carol describe herself to Val?

3. What story does Beulah tell about Lady's father?

4. Describe the birds that Val tells Lady about. What is remarkable about them?

5. What sounds indicate that Val is murdered? How?

6. Describe the set of Orpheus Descending.

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

8. Describe the interaction between Val and Sheriff Talbott in Act 3, Scene 2 when he enters to find Val and Vee together.

9. Describe the character of Lady. How old is she? Who is she married to?

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

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