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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Desire under the Elms, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Peter and Simeon taunt Ephraim with when he enters, in Desire Under the Elms?
(a) A folksong.
(b) Knock-knock jokes.
(c) Lullabyes.
(d) A handkerchief.

2. What does Abbie tell Eben he's all "slicked up" like in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) A baby.
(b) A city boy.
(c) A lion in winter.
(d) A prize bull.

3. Who does Abbie tease Eben about in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Julie.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Minnie.

4. Who is the woman Eben goes to visit in Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Sally.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Minnie.

5. Where does Eben get the money he promises to the others in Desire Under the Elms?
(a) His father's secret stash.
(b) His bank account.
(c) His hidden stash.
(d) His safe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Ephraim in Desire Under the Elms?

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

3. How old is the character, Simeon, in Desire Under the Elms?

4. In what does Ephraim say you can read the years of his life?

5. How much time has passed between Part 1 and Part 2, Scene 1 of Desire Under the Elms?

(see the answer key)

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