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

2. Since the move, what is the difference in travel time for Jo's trip to school?
(a) Jo is much farther away from the school, so it will take longer.
(b) Jo is about the same distance from the school as before.
(c) Jo quit school before the move.
(d) Jo is much closer to school, she she will get there more quickly.

3. What type of music do the first stage directions say should be playing?
(a) Jazz music.
(b) Blues music.
(c) Rock music.
(d) Rap music.

4. Why does Helen not go to the picture show anymore?
(a) She loves the theatre and that takes up all her spare time.
(b) She dislikes crowds and avoids them if at all possible.
(c) She thinks they have become more like the theatre and its difficult to hear.
(d) She is getting older and needs glasses to see the screen.

5. What is Helen's age compared to Peter's age?
(a) Peter is exactly three months older.
(b) Helen and Peter are the same age.
(c) Helen is old enough to be Peter's mother.
(d) Peter is old enough to be Helen's father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Jo hope to be before she turns forty?

3. What does Jo admit is her favorite season of the year?

4. What are Jo and Helen carrying into the flat?

5. Where were Jo's boyfriend's ancestors from?

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