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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Pops in conflict with the landlord of his apartment building?
(a) The landlord is harassing Lulu.
(b) The landlord has been arrested for fraud.
(c) The landlord is trying to evict him.
(d) The landlord is selling the building.

2. Where does Junior say Oswaldo was supposed to be going this morning in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) The Bronx.

3. What theater company originally produced Between Riverside and Crazy?
(a) Roundabout Theatre Company.
(b) Horizon Theater Company.
(c) Atlantic Theater Company.
(d) Labyrinth Theater Company.

4. Lulu insists to Pops in Act 1, Scene 2 that he start taking his medications for what conditions?
(a) Glaucoma, diabetes, heart, and blood pressure.
(b) Cancer and high blood pressure.
(c) Depression and anxiety.
(d) Epilepsy and high blood pressure.

5. What was Pops's profession before he retired?
(a) He was a teacher.
(b) He was a banker.
(c) He was an accountant.
(d) He was a police officer.

6. Why is Pops having a dispute with his landlord?
(a) The landlord is selling the building.
(b) The landlord has engaged in money laundering.
(c) The landlord is attempting to raise the rent for Pops.
(d) The landlord wants him to move out of the rent-controlled apartment.

7. What are Pops and Lulu doing in the opening of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Smoking marijuana.
(b) Drinking whiskey.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Playing cards.

8. What season is described in the opening stage directions for Act 1?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

9. What does O'Connor comment that Lulu calls Pops in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Old Man.
(b) Big Daddy.
(c) Dad.
(d) Grampa.

10. 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?
(a) He accuses them of trying to rob him.
(b) He accuses them of wanting the money for themselves.
(c) He accuses them of trying to attain promotions.
(d) He accuses them of trying to get at Junior.

11. What does Lulu eat for breakfast in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Cereal.
(b) Cake.
(c) Pudding.
(d) Pie.

12. What setting is indicated for the opening of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Pops's bedroom.
(b) Rooftop.
(c) Kitchen table.
(d) Living room.

13. How much money did Caro spend on the engagement ring that he purchased?
(a) $30,000.
(b) $20,000.
(c) $40,000.
(d) $25,000.

14. Who is coming to Pops's apartment for dinner later in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Glenda.
(b) The Church Lady.
(c) Mo Lubenthal.
(d) Delores.

15. How does Pops say Junior feels about kids in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is afraid of kids.
(b) He loves kids.
(c) He hates kids.
(d) He is abusive to kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Pops hire a private nurse?

2. Why does Pops refuse to take rent money from Oswaldo in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Who tells the joke about the gorilla in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. What medical condition does Pops claim to have in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What is Detective O'Connor's first name?

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