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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who directed the original production of Between Riverside and Crazy?
(a) Victor Almanzar.
(b) Austin Pendleton.
(c) Ron Cephas Jones.
(d) Stephen McKinley Henderson.

2. What does Junior bring in from the apartment door when he enters in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A flyer for a pizza joint.
(b) A notice from the landlord.
(c) A poster for a movie.
(d) A letter from his sister.

3. Why does Pops refuse to take rent money from Oswaldo in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Because he considers him a guest.
(b) Because Oswaldo is his brother.
(c) Because Oswaldo is his son.
(d) Because he owes Oswaldo money.

4. What character in the play is described as a recovering alcoholic?
(a) Oswaldo.
(b) O'Connor.
(c) Lulu.
(d) Caro.

5. What is Pops doing when Junior arrives that upsets Junior in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Drinking in the morning.
(b) Talking to Oswaldo.
(c) Making scrambled eggs.
(d) Reading the newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Pops's profession before he retired?

2. Against what/whom has Pops been involved in a lawsuit?

3. The stage directions in the play's opening describe Pops's home as "a rent-controlled Palace ruled by" what (4)?

4. What does Lulu eat for breakfast in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. What season is described in the opening stage directions for Act 1?

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