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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Joan doing when she went into labor?
(a) Praying by herself.
(b) Spending time with her lover.
(c) Presiding over an important ceremony.
(d) Resting at home after feeling ill.

2. What happened to Nijo's child?
(a) The child grew up to be a courtesan as well
(b) The child traveled with Nijo as a monk in training
(c) The child died after a few days with her
(d) The child was immediately taken from her

3. Who was Joan's lover?
(a) One of her fellow cardinals.
(b) One of the officials in her household.
(c) One of her brother's friends.
(d) One of her distant cousins.

4. Which topic of conversation is not mentioned in the beginning of the play?
(a) The women's schooling.
(b) The women's fathers.
(c) Damnation, good works, and going to church.
(d) The women's ability to swim.

5. Which character seems to travel the most?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Hennie.
(c) Marlene.
(d) Pope Joan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marlene order to drink at the restaurant as the play opens?

2. What is the main topic of conversation in Act 1, Part 2?

3. Which character is not present in Act 1, Part 1?

4. Why are the women toasting Marlene?

5. According to Joan, what the pope says is:

(see the answer key)

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