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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which new guest arrives during Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Griselda.
(b) Mrs. Kidd.
(c) Angie.
(d) Kit.

2. What was Walter's final test of his wife's love?
(a) He had her organize his wedding.
(b) He took their first child from her.
(c) He cheated on her.
(d) He asked her to murder someone.

3. What occupation did Griselda's husband have?
(a) Prince.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Wealthy landowner.
(d) Healer.

4. What was Walter's secret?
(a) He had a second family with another woman.
(b) He was not as rich as people thought he was.
(c) He kept another lover.
(d) He raised their children in secret.

5. According to Joan, what is a greater sin than a Pope giving birth?
(a) Making a poor example of female popes.
(b) Having a secret lover.
(c) Never having children at all.
(d) Aborting a baby.

6. Who is the main storyteller of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Nijo.
(b) Pope Joan.
(c) Marlene.
(d) Isabella.

7. Angie says that she dreamed:
(a) That she was able to fly.
(b) That she could hear others' thoughts.
(c) That she would one day have her own company.
(d) That she could change things by thinking about them.

8. Why did Griselda accept Walter's tests of her love?
(a) She knew the outcome beforehand.
(b) She enjoyed a challenge.
(c) She was raised to obey her husband.
(d) She was afraid he would beat her.

9. Jeanine can best be described as:
(a) A spoiled girl who never had to work for her money.
(b) A smart, but lazy person.
(c) A staunch feminist.
(d) An ambitious woman who lacks self confidence.

10. Who asks Joan to finish her story about giving birth?
(a) Marlene.
(b) Nijo.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Dull Gret.

11. Why are Marlene and Jeanine meeting in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Marlene wants to work for Jeanine.
(b) Jeanine is interviewing to work at Top Girls.
(c) Jeanine wants a new job.
(d) Jeanine was just fired from her job.

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

13. What might get in the way of a job with a lot of travel for Jeanine?
(a) There are not many traveling jobs available.
(b) Jeanine gets very lonesome when she travels.
(c) Marlene does not think Jeanine can handle a job like that.
(d) Women are not usually hired for traveling jobs.

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

15. According to Marlene, Jeanine will get either job if:
(a) She believes she is the best person for it.
(b) She dresses appropriately for the interview.
(c) She mentions Marlene in the interview.
(d) She studies hard for the interview.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of the Emperor's rituals?

2. Which character thinks that good works are most important?

3. How does Nijo relate to Gret?

4. Because of her skills, Jeanine:

5. How do the dinner guests react to Joan's story?

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