Crumbs From the Table of Joy Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What do Ernestine and Ermina do that causes Ermina’s leg to shake so much they thought it might fall off? (from Act Two, Scene 2, Pages 64 - 72)

They steal Godfrey's Bible.

They steal the fabric for Ernestine’s dress.

They steal alcohol for Lily.

They steal the lace for Ernestine’s dress.

2.

What relation is Lily to Ernestine? (from Act One, Scene 2)

Lily is Ernestine's grandmother.

Lily is Godfrey's sister, which makes her Ernestine’s aunt.

Lily is Ernestine's cousin.

Lily is the sister of Ernestine’s mother, which makes her Ernestine’s aunt.

3.

What article of clothing is Godfrey busy with throughout this scene? (from Act One, Scene 1)

His hat.

His suit.

His shoes.

His tie.

4.

What does Lily say about why she had to leave Florida? (from Act Two, Scene 4)

She reveals that she had had an affair with Godfrey, and had to leave to avoid Sandra's anger.

She says that her views on racism were different from those of Sandra and their parents, and she felt forced to leave.

She says that her views on racism were different from those of a powerful preacher, and she felt forced to leave.

She reveals that she was pregnant, and had to leave to get an abortion.

5.

Essentially, what does the bartender do in response to Ernestine’s expressed intention to join the revolution? (from Epilogue)

By directing her to City College, he is essentially telling her to get an education.

By directing her to City College, he is essentially telling her that the revolution is a waste of time.

By not listening to her at all, he is effectively telling her that her interest in the revolution is pointless.

By giving her a drink, he is essentially telling her that she is going to end up suffering the same fate as Lily.

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