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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Meg claims she has not read Lenny's letters because:
(a) She gets pains in her chest when she thinks of family.
(b) She is no longer interested in the family.
(c) She has moved so many times she no longer receives them.
(d) She needs time to pursue her career.

2. Meg's remark, "We're getting so old," offends Lenny because:
(a) Meg says it right after she sees Lenny.
(b) Lenny feels ugly compared to Meg.
(c) Doc does not see Meg as old.
(d) Meg knows it is Lenny's birthday.

3. Lenny's birthday gift turns out to be a box of candy, which suggests:
(a) Chick cares a great deal about Lenny.
(b) Chick has put no thought into the gift.
(c) Lenny has a sweet tooth.
(d) Lenny is overweight.

4. Billy Boy's death might signal:
(a) Granddaddy's death.
(b) A bad omen for the Magraths.
(c) A change for Lenny.
(d) The death of hope.

5. Lenny begins the play by:
(a) Remembering the anniversary of her mother's death.
(b) Celebrating her birthday alone.
(c) Picking her sister up from prison.
(d) Playing her saxophone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Meg and Babe remember their mother's death differently because:

2. The most pressing matter of the moment is:

3. When Barnette Lloyd arrives, Babe:

4. Lenny is surprised to find:

5. When Meg objects to Barnette, Lenny claims:

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