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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose feelings were mutual?
(a) The boys' mother's feelings for Grandma Kurnitz.
(b) The boys' feelings for Grandma Kurnitz.
(c) Eddie's feelings for Grandma Kurnitz.
(d) Louie's feelings for Grandma Kurnitz.

2. Describe Bella.
(a) Mentally and emotionally challenged.
(b) Angry and mean.
(c) Sad and nervous.
(d) Bright and a know-it-all.

3. With what good news is Bella bursting?
(a) She got into night school.
(b) She has a job at the movie theatre.
(c) She is moving.
(d) The good news that she intends to marry Johnny.

4. How must Bella feel as her mother chastises her?
(a) Excited and anxious.
(b) Angry and upset.
(c) Unsure and irritated.
(d) Bored and annoyed.

5. Why are these dreams unrealistic?
(a) The people who have the dreams have no chance of attaining them.
(b) Boyfriends will get you nowhere.
(c) Only wealthy people can have dreams like that.
(d) No one can attain these dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of the play?

2. What does Bella do all the time?

3. Who is Johnny?

4. What is clear about Eddie?

5. What does Grandma do, regarding Bella?

(see the answer key)

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