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“Hairspray” Guide

1. In the opening song, what does Tracy sing about that she loves to do and is really good at?
2. What is the name of the popular teen show that Tracy and Penny love?
3. What is the real reason Edna doesn’t want Tracy to audition?
4. What are the two main things about Tracy that keep her from getting a spot as one of the
“Nicest Kids in Town”?
5. Why do you think it was easy for Tracy to make friends in detention?
6. What are two things that make Tracy different from others, but seem to work in her favor?
7. What do Corny and Velma disagree about?
8. What does Maybell mean by “A foot in the door… one toe at a time”?
9. What does Maybell mean when she tells Penny, “We got more reason to be scared on your
street”?
10. What do Tracy and Maybell decide to do about “Negro Day” being cancelled?
11. Why is Link scared to march to the station?
12. Why does Tracy realize it’s important to stand up for and with the Negroes?
13. How did Tracy get in to the studio?
14. What is the symbolism of Tracy’s new hairdo and outfit?

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