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You Can't Take It with You | Quiz

Moss Hart
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You Can't Take It with You | Quiz

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1)

What must Alice and Tony do? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Say goodbye and end their relationship.
Face her family.
Get packed to run away.
Part for the evening.
2)

To what can this squelching lead? (from Act 3)

Happiness.
Empty goals.
Success.
Understanding.
3)

What does Alice declare? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

The fireworks' red glow is beautiful.
She wants to begin reading the book immediately.
The painting is the most beautiful one she has ever seen.
The dance is beautiful.
4)

What is this person's name? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Penny.
Grandpa Vanderhof.
Essie.
Paul.
5)

What does Tony mention about his family? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

They are also very odd.
They are better than Alice's family.
Everyone has difficulty with family dynamics.
They are perfect.
6)

What is Penny doing as the scene opens? (from Act 2)

Working on a script.
Talking to an actress.
Painting a self-portrait.
Dancing.
7)

According to Grandpa, what should not be squelched? (from Act 3)

The desire to work hard.
Love of family.
The need for wealth.
Youthful enthusiasm.
8)

How does Mr. Kirby feel about Grandpa's philosophizing? (from Act 3)

He is shocked.
He is upset.
He is touched.
He is annoyed.
9)

Why does Alice love Tony? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

He is wealthy.
He is handsome.
He is a smooth talker.
He accepts her family for who they are.
10)

What else does Alice declare? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

The dance is fantastic.
The painting is gorgeous.
Everything is beautiful.
The book is beautiful.
11)

What is mistakenly thought about the fireworks? (from Act 2)

They are explosives set to destroy the house.
They are decorations.
They are candles.
The agency men construe them as weapons.
12)

To what does the family agree? (from Act 2)

Behave in the company of Tony's parents.
To act naturally.
Go out to dinner, so Alice and Tony may have a quiet dinner with his parents, alone.
To put on a performance for Tony's parents.
13)

What scenario mirrors the challenges of the American family endured during the dire economic times of the Depression? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Alice and Tony being unsure if they have enough in common.
Alice's love for the family in spite of difficulties and differences.
Alice's desire to be a career woman.
The lack of the acceptance of Alice's family by Tony.
14)

Why will Tony not leave? (from Act 3)

He will not leave without speaking to Alice.
He loves the Sycamores more than his own family.
He paid his taxes on time.
He does not want to go to prison.
15)

What does this person show Alice? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

A painting.
A book.
A dance.
Some fireworks.
16)

What does Tony decide to do? (from Act 2)

Stay with Alice and her family.
End his engagement to Alice.
Move.
Go with his parents.
17)

Who has come to find Tony? (from Act 3)

Mr. Kirby.
Mr. Henderson.
The agency men.
Alice.
18)

What does the doorbell bring? (from Act 2)

The unexpected arrival of Gay Wellington.
The unexpected arrival of Mr. Henderson.
The unexpected arrival of the Kirbys.
The unexpected arrival of Tony.
19)

Why does Tony want to leave the firm? (from Act 3)

He does not like working in New York City.
To pursue work that will make him happy.
He is tired of working with his father.
He wants to work for a firm that will pay him more.
20)

What is true? (from Act 3)

It is safe to place faith in financial security.
You cannot take your money with you when you die.
Others will dislike you if you quit high-paying jobs.
Money is what matters.
21)

Why might Tony like Alice's family? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

The dinners are superb.
They give great presents.
They are very similar to his family.
They are so different from his own.
22)

What is not appropriate about what Ed and Donald do? (from Act 2)

Nothing they buy is appropriate for the occasion.
They have houseguests and should not hide in the basement.
Adult men should not cry.
The Kirbys are embarrassed by the embrace.
23)

What is special about tomorrow night's dinner? (from Act 2)

Essie will be dancing for them after dinner.
Gay Wellington will be performing for them at dinner.
Tony and his parents have been invited.
Rheba is making Alice's favorite meal.
24)

Why does Tony make this decision? (from Act 2)

He is tired of the family difficulties.
He cares more about his own family.
He enjoys the convivial atmosphere of the household.
He no longer wants to be near either family.
25)

Where does Alice go? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Into the living room.
To Tony's car.
To her room.
Into the basement.
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