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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Just before he leaves, what does Peter whisper to Helen (according to the stage directions)?
(a) Peter whispers a threat on Jo's life.
(b) Peter whispers a dirty joke to Helen.
(c) Peter whispers an invitation to his house.
(d) Peter whispers words of love.

3. Why have Helen and Jo moved again?
(a) Helen is running away from a man.
(b) Jo is running away from a man.
(c) Helen found a better apartment in a nicer neighborhood.
(d) Jo insisted upon getting her own room, so they moved.

4. Where does Jo plan to work after Christmas?
(a) She wants to work in the factory.
(b) She wants to work in a pub.
(c) She wants to do social work.
(d) She wants to work in a resturant.

5. What are Jo and Helen carrying into the flat?
(a) They are carrying bookshelves.
(b) They are carrying carpet.
(c) They are carrying bags.
(d) They are carrying babies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helen try to give Jo when Jo complains of being cold?

2. What is coming through the roof in the apartment?

3. What artistic item does Helen discover of Jo's?

4. Why does Helen keep using a handkerchief?

5. How does Helen describe the wallpaper?

(see the answer key)

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