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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which character sometimes dressed as a man?
(a) Pope Joan.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Nijo.
(d) Marlene.

4. Which part of the meal do the women order during Act 1, Part 3?
(a) Appetizers.
(b) Salad.
(c) Main course.
(d) Dessert.

5. Where does Marlene work?
(a) A tecnology company.
(b) At a college.
(c) An insurance agency.
(d) An employment agency.

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

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

8. What did Isabella do after her lover died?
(a) Went traveling.
(b) Became a nun.
(c) Stayed home for a long time
(d) Started her own business.

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

10. What is the main topic of conversation in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Careers.
(b) Having babies.
(c) Travel.
(d) Love.

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

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

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

14. What was Nijo's first child?
(a) A girl.
(b) She never knew.
(c) Twins: a girl and a boy.
(d) A boy.

15. What is wrong with Angie's dress in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) It is too large.
(b) It is too small.
(c) It is out of style.
(d) It is the wrong color.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marlene, the story of Griselda's marriage begins like a:

2. Where does Angie's aunt live?

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

4. How does Nijo relate to Gret?

5. What weapon does Angie take up in the front yard?

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