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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity did Isabella put her life's energy into?
(a) Caring for her exotic garden.
(b) Caring for her elderly parents.
(c) Caring for horses.
(d) Caring for her children.

2. According to Joan, being pope:
(a) Is not as powerful a position as some think.
(b) Is a powerful position to hold.
(c) Is the greatest experience a woman can have.
(d) Is a great way to experience Italy.

3. According to Marlene, how often does she, herself, do good works?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Only when someone deserves help.
(c) Very often.
(d) Never.

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

5. Who asks most of the questions during Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Jeanine's fiance.
(b) Marlene.
(c) Jeanine.
(d) The interviewer from Jeanine's job prospect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Nijo's first child?

2. How does Griselda feel about her husband?

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

4. When did Joan take a lover?

5. What best describes Marlene's attitude with Jeanine during the interview?

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