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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. How does Jo describe her complexion?
(a) A schoolgirl complexion.
(b) A tan complexion.
(c) An American complexion.
(d) A pinkish complexion.

2. What is the climate like in the new apartment according to Helen?
(a) The apartment is swelteringly hot.
(b) The apartment is terribly muggy, like a steamhouse.
(c) The apartment is cold and drafty, a shelter to the four winds.
(d) The apartment is stuffy.

3. What does Jo's boyfriend tell her to save?
(a) He tells her to save jars so they will have plenty of containers for their homemade jelly.
(b) He tells her to save her money so they can get married.
(c) He tells her to save bottle caps because he is doing a fundraiser.
(d) He tells her to save her love until her returns.

4. What does Jo's boyfriend give her?
(a) He gives her a ticket to leave on his boat.
(b) He gives her a beautiful dress.
(c) He gives her a puppy.
(d) He gives her an engagement ring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jo plan to work after Christmas?

2. What, because of the time period of the play, is the significant difference between Jo and her boyfriend?

3. Why does Helen love the dark?

4. What is the barbaric cult the boy feels he is suddenly trapped in?

5. Why does Jo attack Peter?

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