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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 280 - 340).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Dara's and Marie's mother have a space of her own that was private?
(a) Her car.
(b) Her apartment.
(c) The basement of their house.
(d) The attic of the dance studio.

2. What did Dara and Marie do every year with their mother at the end of The Nutcracker?
(a) Met their father at work.
(b) Bought two Christmas trees.
(c) Went out for a fancy dinner.
(d) Drink eggnog in her bed with her while they watched old Nutcrackers.

3. What language are many ballet terms in that Dara uses?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) German.

4. What does Derek tell Dara and Charlie about the flood in the studio?
(a) He is going to pass the job to his brother.
(b) He is going to bill them less than he was before.
(c) He is going to quit.
(d) He is going to do right by them.

5. What kind of car had Dara's and Marie's parents been driving during their accident?
(a) A Buick.
(b) A Chevy.
(c) A Chrysler.
(d) A Subaru.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Durant tell Dara she has become when she achieves her turnout?

2. What does Dara do before bed every night?

3. What is Dr. Weston upset about in Part IV?

4. How does Mrs. Durant tell Dara to think about a dancer's turnout?

5. What do male dancers often wear under their costumes?

(see the answer key)

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