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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who played the role of Pops in the original production of Between Riverside and Crazy?
(a) Victor Almanzar.
(b) Stephen McKinley Henderson.
(c) Ron Cephas Jones.
(d) Austin Pendleton.

3. Where was Pops when he was shot?
(a) In the police station.
(b) On the street outside his home.
(c) At home.
(d) At a bar.

4. In Act 1, Scene 3, what does Pops claim the man who shot him called him?
(a) "Nigger."
(b) "Bastard."
(c) "Monster."
(d) "Pig."

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

6. What is Pops' response when Lulu tells him in Act 1, Scene 2, "I really appreciate you taking me in, Dad" (15)?
(a) "I love you, Lulu. You're welcome."
(b) "You need to get out soon, honey."
(c) "You're my daughter."
(d) "You family, Lulu. Ain't a thing."

7. What had the perp who told the gorilla joke been arrested for?
(a) Domestic abuse.
(b) Armed robbery.
(c) Public indecency.
(d) Murder.

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

9. What is Detective O'Connor's first name?
(a) Audrey.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Mary.
(d) Anna.

10. What does Junior say he will drop off when he leaves Pops's apartment in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A stolen stereo.
(b) A pack of cigarettes.
(c) Pops's suitcase.
(d) A rent check.

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

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

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

14. How does Lulu say she thinks Junior feels about the baby in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She thinks that Junior is excited to be a father.
(b) She thinks that Junior hopes for a son.
(c) She thinks he does not want her to have it.
(d) She thinks that Junior does not believe her.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pops tell Lulu they will be having for dinner in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What character in the play is described as a recovering alcoholic?

4. What is Lieutenant Caro's first name?

5. What does Lulu say the horizon looks like to her in Act 1, Scene 2?

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