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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rushes to help Marie-Adele when she drops to her knees in Act 1, Scene 3, Part 1?

2. Why does Philomena yell at everyone to be quiet during the argument in Act 1, Scene 3, Part 1?

3. What superhero does Pelajia refer to in the beginning of the play?

4. Where does Emily say she will take Zhaboonigan if she wins the big prize in bingo?

5. What is Pelajia doing at the beginning of the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Pelajia's response to Marie-Adele about her intimate confession involving her husband?

2. Describe the scene where Annie and Emily are singing at the bar.

3. What is happening between Emily and Zhaboonigan in Act 2, Scene 8? What kind of relationship do these two characters seem to emulate?

4. What does Zhaboonigan try to do as Marie-Adele is being led away with Nanabush? Why do you think she tries to do this?

5. In the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3, Part 1, what does Annie tell Emily she was not able to find out? What do they resolve to do?

6. Does Pelajia's first idea for getting the money to travel to Toronto for the big bingo game work? What happens?

7. Why is Veronique mad when she arrives at Marie-Adele's house in Act 1, Scene 2?

8. During Act 1, Scene3, Part 2, Emily Dictionary does a lot of teasing. Who does she specifically pick on and what does she tease them about?

9. What is Annie's response to Marie-Adele's fears over what might happen after Marie-Adele's death?

10. What is the argument between Veronique and Emily concerning Zhaboonigan about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the play ends. What lesson is left to be learned? What becomes of these women at the end of the play? How does the play end structurally and what meaning does that have? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Nanabush is present throughout the play, but only certain characters can see him. Discuss the relationship between Nanabush and the women who can see him. Who acknowledges Nanabush? For what reason? Describe the scenes between these women and Nanabush. What is the purpose of their contact? How does it effect the play? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the different structural elements executed in the play and what they do for the play as a whole. What lighting or sound changes occur and what prompts them? Are they necessary in the play? What is the author's purpose in using them? Also, discuss the montage scene in Act 2. Answer the previous questions about this scene. What do these structures do for the play as a whole?

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