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Lost in Yonkers | Quiz

Neil Simon
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Lost in Yonkers | Quiz

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1)

Where is it hidden? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

In her back pocket.
In the car.
In a bank.
In the apartment.
2)

For whom is the football? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Johnny.
Jay.
Arty.
Louie.
3)

How is this scene similar to Act I, Scene 2? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

This scene begins with a voice-over.
This scene begins with Bella.
This scene begins with the boys talking.
This scene begins with Eddie walking into the room.
4)

Into where is Bella eager to invite Arty and Jay? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

The movie theatre.
Her business deal.
A party.
Her quirky life.
5)

Why are their feelings short-lived? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

It is just Grandma.
It is their father.
The man introduces himself as their Uncle Louie.
The man leaves quickly.
6)

With what is Arty sick? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Allergies.
A fever.
Pneumonia.
Chicken pox.
7)

For whom is the basketball? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Jay.
Louie.
Johnny.
Arty.
8)

Who are once more alone in the apartment? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

Bella and Johnny.
Louie and Bella.
Bella and Grandma Kurnitz.
Gert and Bella.
9)

What does Louie divulge to the boys? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

He is on the run from the law.
He found Grandma's treasure.
He wants to take them with him when he leaves.
How Grandma Kurnitz shut down emotionally when two of her children died.
10)

Who is speaking at the beginning of the scene? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Arty.
Jay.
Eddie.
Bella.
11)

How do the others deal with Grandma Kurnitz? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

They yell at her.
They beg her.
They try to talk to her.
They avoid her.
12)

What does Louis tell the boys? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

He does not want any interaction with Grandma Kurnitz.
He is looking for the men in the black Studebaker.
He wants them to come with him.
He needs a job.
13)

What does the entry of a strange man into the apartment do to the boys? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

It excites them.
It awakens them.
It goes unnoticed.
It does not frighten them.
14)

How does Grandma Kurnitz react to what Bella divulges? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

She is horrified.
She is happy.
She is sad.
She is not surprised.
15)

What is Bella the only one who seems to understand? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Where to find Eddie.
How to save money.
What Louie is doing with his life.
How to love the two boys.
16)

What does she insist upon being? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

A wife and mother.
A girlfriend.
A career woman.
An independent woman.
17)

What does Bella divulge? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

The many intimate encounters she has had with men over the years.
She does not love her mother.
She has been intimate with Johnny.
The many movies she has seen.
18)

Why does Grandma have no need for the money from Louie? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

The money would be more useful when given to someone else.
She knows he is poor.
It was not earned honestly.
She is very wealthy.
19)

Where is Eddie, while the boys wait for him? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

At work.
Grandma Kurnitz's room.
In the south.
At Uncle Louie's.
20)

How do the boys say goodbye to their grandmother? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

They wave goodbye.
With a kiss.
They say goodbye.
They shake her hand.
21)

How is Louie compared to Eddie? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Similar.
Identical.
Exactly the same.
Completely different.
22)

How is Bella feeling about herself this moment? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Completely unsure of herself.
Excited.
Angry at her mother.
Very sure of herself.
23)

Why is Grandma verbally battling with Arty? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

They do not agree over what to have for dinner.
Arty enjoys complaining to Grandma.
To force Arty to drink the horrible mustard soup.
She loves to argue.
24)

Who will be happier than Bella and her siblings? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

The neighbors.
Jay and Arty.
Bella's children.
Anyone else.
25)

What is there more of at this home than Arty and Jay could ever have imagined? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Intrigue.
Fun.
Food.
Family members.
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