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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item(s) does Jo have that needs to be left in a cool, dark place?
(a) Her lotion, which is supposed to be stored at room temperature.
(b) Her makeup, which melts in heat.
(c) Her flower bulbs, which she always plant but they never grow.
(d) Her medicine, which should never be left near an open flame.

2. When Helen sits in the chair, what does she think it needs?
(a) She thinks it needs to be reupholstered.
(b) She thinks the legs need to be repaired.
(c) She thinks it needs a cushion.
(d) She thinks it needs new springs.

3. Why has Helen chosen this apartment?
(a) The appliances are new.
(b) The two rooms allow Jo to have her own apartment.
(c) The rent is low enough for her to pay.
(d) The neighborhood is much nicer than their old neighborhood.

4. When Geof leaves the argument, what task has he been assigned by Jo?
(a) He has been told to work on the baby's gown.
(b) He has been told to make tea.
(c) He has been told to buy food.
(d) He has been told to call the police.

5. Why does Geof say his landlady has kicked him out?
(a) She did not like the way he decorated the place.
(b) He stole money from her.
(c) He was behind on the rent.
(d) She did not like his art.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which Shakespeare play does Jo's boyfriend compare?

2. From what have Jo and Geof just come back?

3. Where does Jo get her flower bulbs?

4. How does Helen explain Jo's behavior to Peter?

5. How does Jo retort when Helen accuses her of being man mad?

(see the answer key)

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