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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what play did Parks receive the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
(a) The Sinner's Place.
(b) In The Blood.
(c) Locomotive.
(d) Topdog/Underdog.

2. What is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression or presented in a spiritual or performance setting?
(a) Dance.
(b) Lunge.
(c) Jitters.
(d) Spasm.

3. Who is watching "Wild Kingdom" in scene "F" of "Snails"?
(a) Charlene.
(b) Mona.
(c) Chona.
(d) Verona.

4. What is Veronica's name in scene "F" of "Snails"?
(a) Verona.
(b) Mona.
(c) Chona.
(d) Charlotte..

5. In "An Equation for Black People Onstage," Parks calls for African-Americans "to show the world and ourselves our beautiful and powerfully" what?
(a) "Infinite variety."
(b) "Interesting culture."
(c) "Accurate wisdom."
(d) "Creative minds."

Short Answer Questions

1. In scene "A" of "Snails," Molly insistently asks Charlene where what are?

2. What word does Molly repeat on different occasions in scene "A" of "Snails"?

3. What title of a play in the collection was derived from a phrase in a half-waking dream of the author's?

4. In what European country did Suzan-Lori Parks spend part of her childhood?

5. In scene "F" of "Snails," a Robber enters the apartment and steals what?

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