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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Mr. Sergeant Smith say he's been posted in scene "C" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?
(a) A small island.
(b) A scorching desert.
(c) A lush mountain.
(d) A muggy jungle.

3. What kind of flowers do Lucius and Mare discuss having gotten in scene "A" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?
(a) Plastic.
(b) Metal.
(c) Vinyl.
(d) Wooden.

4. What refers to a musical tradition and style of music that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions?
(a) Blues.
(b) Reggae.
(c) Jazz.
(d) Gospel.

5. Charles speaks to Aretha about the importance of what in scene "E" of "Open House"?
(a) Foresight.
(b) Hindsight.
(c) Humor.
(d) Memory.

6. In scene "A" of "Snails," Molly insistently asks Charlene where what are?
(a) Family photographs.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Her dress.
(d) The want ads.

7. Who kisses Mr. Sergeant Smith's desk in scene "D" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?
(a) Duffy.
(b) Mrs. Smith.
(c) Muffy.
(d) Buffy.

8. In "An Equation for Black People Onstage" Parks writes, "The bulk of relationships Black people are engaged in onstage is the relationship between the Black and the" what?
(a) "Female other."
(b) "White lifestyle."
(c) "White perspective."
(d) "White other."

9. Where is Lucius planning to go in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?
(a) The races.
(b) The movies.
(c) A casino.
(d) A bar.

10. What refers to the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement?
(a) Humor.
(b) Commonality.
(c) Education.
(d) Entertainment.

11. How many speakers are featured in the short play "Third Kingdom"?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

12. Who is the son of the master craftsman Daedalus in Greek mythology?
(a) Icarus.
(b) Odysseus.
(c) Abseus.
(d) Eros.

13. Who shows Blanca and Anglor through an apartment in scene "F" of "Open House"?
(a) Miss Faith.
(b) Charles.
(c) Molly.
(d) Aretha.

14. What is Molly's name in scene "F" of "Snails"?
(a) Vero.
(b) Chona.
(c) Mona.
(d) Valerie.

15. What is broken on the attire of Lucius in "Betting on the Dust Commander"?
(a) A button is missing.
(b) His glasses.
(c) His zipper.
(d) His shoelace is broken.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Mrs. Smith explains to her children in scene "D" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)" that their father's posting is how far away?

4. What does Lucius ask Mare to say at the end of scene "A" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?

5. What is Mr. Sergeant Smith doing in scene "A" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

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