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Answers to "Little Egypt" Quiz

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1. a
Little Egypt was a notorious entertainer of the late nineteenth century.Her successful run in a Broadway music hall immediately attracted numerous imitators.

2. c
She became a front-page news item in December 1896 after she danced at a Fifth Avenue bachelor party that was raided by the vice squad.

3. b
She remained hidden in another part of the establishment, sipping champagne.

4. d
She was hired by Broadway impresario Oscar Hammerstein to appear as herself in a humorous parody of the Seeley dinner.

5. c
It appears that she formed a touring burlesque company.

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0-1 -- Desperately need to read Looking for Little Egypt
2-3 -- Making some progress
3-4 -- True devotee of Middle Eastern dance history
5 -- Possibly qualified to write the screenplay