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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Louie give the boys for keeping silent if anyone should come looking for him?
(a) $5 a week.
(b) Another pet.
(c) $1 a week.
(d) A new toy.

3. How does the scene open?
(a) Two boys, Arty and Jay, sit uncomfortably on the couch waiting for their Father, Eddie, to emerge from Grandma's bedroom.
(b) Eddie is saying goodbye to his sons.
(c) Arty and Jay are eating candy in the store.
(d) Grandma Kurnitz is arguing with Bella.

4. About what does Louie tell the boys not to worry?
(a) Their father who will be coming home soon.
(b) Getting into the ice cream and treats downstairs at the store.
(c) His life, which he says he has under control.
(d) Bella, because she can take care of herself.

5. What does Grandma do, regarding Bella?
(a) She sleeps right through.
(b) She talks to her in the morning.
(c) She hears her.
(d) She writes her a letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are these dreams unrealistic?

2. What exists between Grandma Kurnitz and Bella?

3. Why does Grandma Kurnitz especially see no point in doing this?

4. According to Grandma, what do nothing but create unrealistic dreams?

5. To what has Grandma Kurnitz reluctantly agreed?

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