Between Riverside and Crazy Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What might Caro's revelation about Junior's criminal activity suggest about the possible contents of Junior's box, shown earlier in the play? (from Act 1, Scene 3, Part 2)

The box probably contained some of Junior's mother's china that he was planning to sell.

The box probably contained stolen electronics.

The box probably contained stolen jewelry.

The box probably contained a Christmas present for Pops.

2.

What is the most likely reason that being on the roof represents, in the play and for the characters, hope and possibility? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Someone can see more of the sky more clearly: it's more open.

Someone can look down on the people below: have a sense of control.

Someone can jump from one roof to another: have a sense of danger.

Someone can look across the roofs of other houses: have a sense of superiority.

3.

Which event, spoken of earlier in the play, is clearly echoed (both ironically and literally) by the conversation between Junior and Pops at the end of Act 2, Scene 2? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Pops' fight with Lulu, in which Lulu was cursed at and thrown out.

Oswaldo's fight with his father, in which Oswaldo was cursed at and thrown out.

Pops' fight with Junior, in which Pops apologized to Junior and asked him to move in.

Oswaldo's fight with Lulu, in which Oswaldo was cursed at and thrown out.

4.

What do you think is the most likely reason that Junior is so angry at Pops? (from Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2)

Pops doesn't treat Lulu (Junior's girlfriend) as well as Junior thinks he should.

Pops treats the dog better than he does Lulu.

Pops treats Oswaldo better than he does the dog.

Pops didn't treat his wife (Junior's mother) as well as Junior thinks he should have.

5.

What is noteworthy about the rookie police officer that Pops says shot him? (from Act 1, Scene 3, Part 2)

The officer had never fired a gun before.

The officer was drunk.

The office was white.

The officer was protecting a prostitute.

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