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What aspect of Jo's character surprises Jimmie the most when they kiss?
What aspect of Jo's character surprises Jimmie the most when they kiss?
Helen fully supports her daughter Jo in her choices.
Helen fully supports her daughter Jo in her choices.
False
How does Jo respond to Geoffrey's anger over her provocative questions?
How does Jo respond to Geoffrey's anger over her provocative questions?
She apologizes for being rude and disrespectful.
Helen rejects people who do not conform to society's ________.
Helen rejects people who do not conform to society's ________.
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Match the characters with their attitudes or behaviors:
Match the characters with their attitudes or behaviors:
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What does Jo appreciate about Geoffrey as they get to know each other?
What does Jo appreciate about Geoffrey as they get to know each other?
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Jo has a positive view of poverty and does not feel ashamed of her financial situation.
Jo has a positive view of poverty and does not feel ashamed of her financial situation.
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What does Jo ask Geoffrey about that leads to her realization of insensitivity?
What does Jo ask Geoffrey about that leads to her realization of insensitivity?
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What does Jo associate womanhood with?
What does Jo associate womanhood with?
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Helen's character represents an open-minded acceptance of diversity.
Helen's character represents an open-minded acceptance of diversity.
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What is the primary concern of societal standards as depicted in the content?
What is the primary concern of societal standards as depicted in the content?
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Jo's attitude surprises Geof because he believes that __________ was natural in women.
Jo's attitude surprises Geof because he believes that __________ was natural in women.
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Match the characters with their attitudes:
Match the characters with their attitudes:
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What does Jo suggest about family roles?
What does Jo suggest about family roles?
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By the end of the play, all characters have experienced changes in their social status.
By the end of the play, all characters have experienced changes in their social status.
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What does Helen's decision to go have a drink while her daughter is in labor highlight?
What does Helen's decision to go have a drink while her daughter is in labor highlight?
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What does Jo long for in her life?
What does Jo long for in her life?
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Helen completely understands Jo and Geof's partnership as based on mutual respect.
Helen completely understands Jo and Geof's partnership as based on mutual respect.
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What does Jo wish for in regard to her living situation?
What does Jo wish for in regard to her living situation?
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Jo wants to get out of her mother's sight as soon as she can get a bit of ________.
Jo wants to get out of her mother's sight as soon as she can get a bit of ________.
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Match the following concepts with their significance:
Match the following concepts with their significance:
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What does Jo feel is emphasized by her forced physical closeness with her mother?
What does Jo feel is emphasized by her forced physical closeness with her mother?
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Helen frequently supports Jo's lifestyle choices.
Helen frequently supports Jo's lifestyle choices.
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How does Jo respond when her mother mocks her and Geof's partnership?
How does Jo respond when her mother mocks her and Geof's partnership?
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What themes do Geoffrey's nursery rhymes reflect in the play?
What themes do Geoffrey's nursery rhymes reflect in the play?
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Helen makes Jo part of the decision-making process regarding their new apartment.
Helen makes Jo part of the decision-making process regarding their new apartment.
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What complex issues do the moments of childlike singing compel the characters to reflect on?
What complex issues do the moments of childlike singing compel the characters to reflect on?
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Helen's attitude towards the apartment reveals her desire to escape her own ________.
Helen's attitude towards the apartment reveals her desire to escape her own ________.
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What rhetorical question does Helen use to counter Jo's critiques?
What rhetorical question does Helen use to counter Jo's critiques?
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Match the character with their perspective on the apartment:
Match the character with their perspective on the apartment:
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What do the nursery rhymes bring to the characters' views on their lives?
What do the nursery rhymes bring to the characters' views on their lives?
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The characters' singing moments both interrupt and reinforce the ________ in the play.
The characters' singing moments both interrupt and reinforce the ________ in the play.
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What does Helen's ring symbolize in the play?
What does Helen's ring symbolize in the play?
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Jo expresses dissatisfaction with their living conditions.
Jo expresses dissatisfaction with their living conditions.
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Who does Helen blame for their financial situation?
Who does Helen blame for their financial situation?
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Jo mentions that her shoes let __________.
Jo mentions that her shoes let __________.
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Match the characters with their sentiments:
Match the characters with their sentiments:
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What does Jo say about her future earnings?
What does Jo say about her future earnings?
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Both Helen and Jo end the play with stable relationships.
Both Helen and Jo end the play with stable relationships.
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What common experience do Helen and Jo share by the end of the play?
What common experience do Helen and Jo share by the end of the play?
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Study Notes
Jo & Helen's Relationship
- Jo's open-mindedness contrasts with Helen's judgmental nature
- Helen prioritizes social reputation over her daughter's well-being, demonstrated by her fear and reaction to Jo's pregnancy
- Helen's criticism of poverty and societal norms extends even to her own circumstances
- Jo desires independence and seeks emotional and financial freedom
- Both women face romantic failure and struggle with economic insecurity
Jo's Values
- Jo embraces diversity and challenges traditional gender roles
- She accepts Jimmie, a black man, without prejudice
- Jo appreciates Geoffrey's domesticity and support
- She challenges traditional expectations of women's roles, claiming she doesn't want to be a mother
Play's Symbolism
- The apartment's poor state symbolizes the characters' living conditions and financial instability
- Helen's rings represent failed romantic hopes and broken promises
Social Commentary
- The play highlights social change, both in terms of race and gender, and the difficulty people face in accepting this change
- The play criticizes societal hypocrisy, where appearances and social pressures overshadow more important values like family support
- It suggests that despite material hardships, people have the potential for greatness and personal achievement
- The contrasting viewpoints of Jo and Helen offer a lens through which to examine social change and the acceptance of diversity
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Explore the intricate dynamics between Jo and Helen as they navigate societal expectations, personal desires, and economic struggles. This quiz examines the symbolic elements of the play and how they reflect social change and gender norms. Test your understanding of the characters' values and the social commentary presented in their relationship.