1. What is the punchline of the gorilla joke in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) "Well I'm on my ways back out!" (16).
(b) "At these prices I'm not surprised!" (16).
(c) "Well what do you know!" (16).
(d) "Well thanks for asking!" (16).

2. What nickname did the police give to the perp who Pops says he busted a dozen times for masturbating in public in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) "John Wayne."
(b) "Wack-a-Mole."
(c) "Butch Sundance."
(d) "Whacky-whacky."

3. What was the name of Pops's wife?
(a) Delores.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Anna.
(d) Maria.

4. What television show does the playwright cite in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Game of Thrones.
(b) Mork and Mindy.
(c) Shameless.
(d) Californication.

5. How does Lieutenant Caro describe Pops in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) "A glorified dictator of the beat" (20).
(b) "A retired old sod" (20).
(c) "A wild one" (20).
(d) "One of the great ones" (20).

Short Answer Questions

1. What objective does Pops accuse O'Connor and Caro of having in their action of trying to convince him against his pursuit with the city in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. How much money does the bartender charge the gorilla for his drink in the joke from Act 1, Scene 3?

3. With whom does Lulu say she has an understanding in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. How did Caro get the money to purchase an engagement ring?

5. Who is the doctor in the building that Pops insists in taking Lulu to see in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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