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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scenes 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Emily write the song for that she sings with Annie?
(a) Annie.
(b) Henry.
(c) Rose.
(d) Marie-Adele.

2. Why does Philomena tell Emily that she should respect Veronique?
(a) Because she's an elder.
(b) Because she's her mother.
(c) Because she is dying.
(d) Because she has money.

3. What do the women do simultaneously when they learn of the biggest bingo game in the world?
(a) Scream.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Faint.
(d) Cry.

4. Why does Marie-Adele drop to her knees before she can punch Veronique?
(a) The other woman is very short.
(b) She drops her contact.
(c) She has a pain attack.
(d) She needs to pray.

5. What did the woman Veronique complains about recently receive?
(a) A secondhand car.
(b) A new house.
(c) Winnings from the lottery.
(d) A working stove.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philomena want to buy with her bingo winnings?

2. Who does Pelajia hand her hammer to during the women's meeting?

3. What is the phrase Philomena uses to describe herself being hurt?

4. Who is dancing along behind the women as they make their way to the band office?

5. Why do people laugh at Veronique's daughter?

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