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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kate describes the Murphy family across the street as belonging to what group in Act I?
(a) The Cossacks
(b) The Goyim
(c) The Israelis
(d) The Nazis

2. How old is Nora Morton said to be in Act I?
(a) 18
(b) 16
(c) 15
(d) 17

3. What is Blanche Morton doing when the curtain rises for Act I?
(a) Cleaning
(b) Sewing
(c) Doing dishes
(d) Cooking

4. What year is described as the setting in the stage directions for Act I?
(a) 1937
(b) 1939
(c) 1941
(d) 1938

5. How long ago did Blanche’s husband die in Act I?
(a) 10 years ago
(b) 4 years ago
(c) 6 years ago
(d) 3 years ago

Short Answer Questions

1. What actress played the role of Nora in the original cast of Brighton Beach Memoirs?

2. Who responds to say they’re excited for her when Nora asks in Act I, “My God, isn’t anybody excited?”

3. Who is the Broadway producer that Nora says came to her dance class in Act I?

4. How many big musical numbers are in the Broadway musical that Nora hopes to be in?

5. Who played the role of Kate in the original cast of Brighton Beach Memoirs?

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