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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. When Emily teases Philomena about needing multiple toilets, how many does she say the woman will need?

2. Who is actually in disguise as the seagull Marie-Adele is throwing things at?

3. What does Emily say is the source of her injury?

4. For what purpose does Marie-Adele accuse Veronique of adopting Zhaboonigan?

5. What emotional state is Veronique in when she comes to see Marie-Adele?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the opening scene of the play.

2. What is Pelajia's first idea for getting the money to travel to Toronto for the big bingo game? What is her argument for this idea?

3. What is the women's reaction to the news about the biggest bingo game? What does Emily Dictionary specifically want to do if she wins?

4. What is Emily Dictionary's accusation of Veronique regarding Zhaboonigan? How does the woman respond?

5. How did Emily Dictionary get so tough and learn how to fight?

6. How does Emily Dictionary end up with a black eye? How did she defend herself?

7. In the van on their way to Toronto, what fears does Marie-Adele express about Annie considering anything should happen to Marie-Adele?

8. What does Marie-Adele confess to Pelajia about her husband, Eugene, and their intimate life?

9. What is going on with Annie at the end of the play after the bingo game?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Women are the main focus in this play while men attain a background or even negative role. Discuss the negative or background role of the men in this play. Why are there no male characters? In what light are the male characters spoken about? What do the views and discussions of the women lead the reader to believe about the male characters in their lives? Include in your discussion the characters of Big Joey, Eugene, Simon, the Chief, Henry, and Fritz the Katz.

Essay Topic 3

We see an abundance of physical and emotional violence in the play. It almost seems as this is a way of life among the women. Discuss the presence of physical and emotional violence in the play. Who expresses it and for what reason? Does this attitude change? How does the violence affect the women and is it supported? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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