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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Strange Interlude, Part 1, Acts 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eben leave to find at the end of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) His father.
(b) His brothers.
(c) The Sheriff.
(d) His mother.

2. Who has Nina taught to take care of her father while she's gone?
(a) Mary.
(b) Darrell.
(c) Leeds.
(d) Marsden.

3. Who is the first character we are introduced to in Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Abbie.
(b) Simeon.
(c) Eben.
(d) Peter.

4. Why does Leeds say he hated Gordon?
(a) He was envious of his wealth.
(b) He was jealous of Nina's love.
(c) He was jealous of Marsden's love.
(d) He stole his wife.

5. Who is remarked to be a good dancer, in Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Simeon.
(b) Eprhaim.
(c) Eben.
(d) Abbie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the main room in which the dancing is taking place in Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?

2. Why does Eben offer the others money in Part 1 of Desire Under the Elms?

3. Eben's mother was Ephraim's _____ wife.

4. Where does Marsden accuse Nina of getting her ideas from, in Act 1 of Strange Interlude?

5. With whom does Eben go to sleep in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?

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