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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Zhaboonigan run from the store during the women's argument?
(a) She is afraid.
(b) She is late for school.
(c) She saw a puppy.
(d) She can't hear.

2. Why does Marie-Adele tell the seagull she can't go with him?
(a) She can't fly.
(b) Her daughter is sick.
(c) She doesn't want to.
(d) She has work to do.

3. What is Pelajia doing at the beginning of the play?
(a) Sitting on the porch with her sisters.
(b) Cooking dinner for her family.
(c) Putting shingles on her roof.
(d) Dyeing her sister's hair.

4. Where does Veronique tell Marie-Adele she has seen Emily Dictionary going?
(a) To the bank.
(b) To Big Joey's.
(c) To Toronto.
(d) To the grocery store.

5. What illness does Marie-Adele have?
(a) AIDS.
(b) Scarlet Fever.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Hepatitis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Marie-Adele have?

2. What is the name of the woman that Veronique tells Marie-Adele a story about?

3. What is the name of the Indian reserve that the women live on?

4. What does Pelajia threaten Emily with when the woman dares her to fight?

5. Why does Veronique's daughter become angry with herself?

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