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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tony make this decision?
(a) He cares more about his own family.
(b) He is tired of the family difficulties.
(c) He enjoys the convivial atmosphere of the household.
(d) He no longer wants to be near either family.

2. What is happening at the same time Alice and Tony are making declarations to one another?
(a) The family members are all standing around, watching.
(b) Their declarations occur amid interruptions of the family members.
(c) Essie is dancing and Penny is painting.
(d) The rest of the family is in the basement making fireworks.

3. Why is Ed hesitant to leave the apartment?
(a) He has a fear of the outdoors.
(b) He is tired of his job.
(c) He is not sure he has enough candy.
(d) A man is following him wherever he goes now.

4. Why does Alice assume Tony will not be able to accept her family?
(a) Tony is very critical.
(b) She has a difficult time believing they can be accepted.
(c) No one else accepts her family.
(d) Tony has already complained about her family's odd behavior.

5. Why does Tony ask Alice to do this?
(a) He does not want her to forget him.
(b) He will have thought of so many new things to say.
(c) He does not want her to forget to pack anything important.
(d) He cares about her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Essie Carmichael making candy?

2. Who passes Mr. Henderson in the hall?

3. What does Alice ask her family to do?

4. How does the second act open?

5. What does Alice reveal about her evening?

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