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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Strange Interlude, Part 2, Acts 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the protagonist in Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Peter.
(b) Simeon.
(c) Ephraim.
(d) Eben.

2. What is the father's name in Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Eben.
(c) Peter.
(d) Ephraim.

3. Eben's mother was Ephraim's _____ wife.
(a) Second.
(b) First.
(c) Third.
(d) Fourth.

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

5. Who does Nina ask to come upstairs and help her pack, in Act 1 of Strange Interlude?
(a) Mary.
(b) Leeds.
(c) Marsden.
(d) Evans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the woman Eben goes to visit in Desire Under the Elms?

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

3. What afflicted Marsden's mother?

4. How long does Marsden say it's been since he's written, in Act 6 in Strange Interlude?

5. What is Evans trying to do at the beginning of Act 4 in Strange Interlude?

(see the answer key)

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