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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Dara's mother used to tell them about ballerinas?
(a) They are like angels.
(b) They are like squirrels.
(c) They need to be stoic.
(d) They are girls forever.

2. What do male dancers often wear under their costumes?
(a) A garter.
(b) A band-aid.
(c) A dance belt.
(d) A sock.

3. What does Derek tell Dara his father used to say about women?
(a) To ignore them.
(b) To watch out for bad ones and never trust good ones.
(c) To love them unconditionally.
(d) To revere them.

4. What does Dara do with Marie's new scarf?
(a) Burns it.
(b) Hides it.
(c) Gives it to a student.
(d) Throws it away.

5. What advice does Dara give Bailey about her dancing?
(a) To shut the haters out and listen only to Dara.
(b) To try to think about being stronger.
(c) To dance only for herself.
(d) To listen to the music.

6. What does Dr. Weston want to discuss with Dara in Part II?
(a) He thinks the classes have gotten too expensive.
(b) He is upset the construction is taking so long during Nutcracker season.
(c) He is worried about there being another fire in the studio.
(d) He thinks Marie is acting strangely.

7. How does Marie break in toe shoes?
(a) With a hammer.
(b) With water.
(c) With string.
(d) With sticks.

8. What does Marie have on her body as a result of her affair with the contractor?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Bruises.
(c) Tattoos.
(d) New clothes.

9. How long has Marie been out of the Durant house in Part I?
(a) 10 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 8 months.

10. Who does Dara think is the strongest of the people around her?
(a) Marie.
(b) Helga.
(c) Dara.
(d) Charlie.

11. What does Charlie say when he sees the bruises on Marie's neck?
(a) He tells her her mother would be disappointed in her.
(b) He reminds her of "Isadora's fate."
(c) He tells her she cannot teach there any more.
(d) He does not say anything.

12. What street is Dara's house on?
(a) Pine.
(b) Spruce.
(c) Sycamore.
(d) Elm.

13. Why does Charlie tell Dara the contractor will get the job done fast?
(a) He is in high demand.
(b) He promised he would.
(c) He is motivated.
(d) He is smart.

14. What do dancers sometimes use to sew ribbons to their shoes?
(a) Dancer's thread.
(b) Dental floss.
(c) Fishing line.
(d) Burlap.

15. What area of the dance school burns the worst in the fire?
(a) Studio B.
(b) The ground floor.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) The attic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dara think Marie started wearing leotards?

2. What word does Dara use to tell Marie her impression of Marie's affair with Derek?

3. What do Dara and Charlie have for breakfast in Part II together?

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

5. Who has recently moved out the Durant house?

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