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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mourning Becomes Electra - Homecoming, Acts 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what does Ephraim say you can read the years of his life?
(a) The cows.
(b) The forest.
(c) The trees.
(d) The fence.

2. What is Evans trying to do at the beginning of Act 4 in Strange Interlude?
(a) Clean house.
(b) Cook dinner.
(c) Type ads.
(d) Write a novel.

3. Who does Eben call on to take vengeance on Abbie for her deception?
(a) His father.
(b) His brothers.
(c) God.
(d) His mother.

4. Who is the first person who speaks in Act 1 of Homecoming?
(a) Seth.
(b) Orin.
(c) Lavinia.
(d) Christine.

5. What city does Act 7 of Strange Interlude take place in?
(a) London.
(b) Long Island.
(c) New York.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Abbie say that Eben resembles in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?

2. In what state is Ephraim, in the beginning of Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?

3. Who is Nina writing a letter to at the beginning of Act 3 in Strange Interlude?

4. How old is Ephraim in Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?

5. What is Evans' first name?

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