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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jo hope to be before she turns forty?
(a) She hopes to be married with lots of children.
(b) She hopes to be rich and famous.
(c) She hopes to be dead and buried.
(d) She hopes to be living in France.

2. How does Jo burn herself?
(a) She burns herself by trying to light the fire.
(b) She burns herself by trying to cover the bare light bulb with her scarf.
(c) She burns herself trying to make tea.
(d) She burns herself with her curling iron.

3. What does Jo's boyfriend do with the item she finds in his pocket?
(a) He throws it into the river.
(b) He leaves it on the street.
(c) He gives it to her.
(d) He takes it back and puts it in his pocket.

4. What does Helen try to give Jo when Jo complains of being cold?
(a) Helen tries to give Jo a hug.
(b) Helen tries to give Jo a slap.
(c) Helen tries to give Jo whiskey.
(d) Helen tries to give Jo a blanket.

5. When Peter leaves, what does Jo admit she is afraid of?
(a) Jo is afraid of heights.
(b) Jo is afraid of strangers.
(c) Jo is afraid of spiders.
(d) Jo is afraid of the dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Jo's boyfriend described in the stage directions?

2. Why has Helen chosen this apartment?

3. How does Jo wear his ring?

4. What important event in Jo's life has Helen forgotten?

5. What does Jo notice about Peter's brother's wife in her wedding photo?

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