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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, Betting on the Dust Commander.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who defied her boss' efforts to get her to speak properly in scene "A" of "Snails"?
(a) Molly.
(b) Chona.
(c) Charlene.
(d) Verona.

2. What does Mr. Sergeant Smith refer to as a promotion in "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?
(a) A "Bump up."
(b) A "Mark of superiority."
(c) A "Distinction."
(d) An "Elevation."

3. Mrs. Smith explains to her children in scene "D" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)" that their father's posting is how far away?
(a) 1,000 miles.
(b) An entire time zone.
(c) An eight hour flight.
(d) Two states.

4. In scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander," Mare complains that Lucius is always going where?
(a) To the track.
(b) To the bar.
(c) To the library.
(d) To his friends house.

5. The speakers in "Third Kingdom" reveal aspects of their dreams, many of which refer to what?
(a) Their reality.
(b) An other Self.
(c) Secret obsessions.
(d) Past failures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Molly's name in scene "F" of "Snails"?

2. How many speakers are featured in the short play "Third Kingdom"?

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

4. What does Mare urge Lucius to do in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?

5. The children in the beginning of "Open House" are worried about who will take care of what when Aretha is gone?

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