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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Pops give to the man with the knife in his head on the way to the hospital, according to the story in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A book of Bible verses.
(b) A cigarette and a beer.
(c) A shot of tequila.
(d) A bottle of whiskey.

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

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

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

6. To whom did Caro give the engagement ring which he purchased?
(a) Detective O'Connor.
(b) The Church Lady.
(c) Glenda.
(d) Lulu.

7. Who shot Pops?
(a) A bartender.
(b) A man fleeing a robbery.
(c) A white rookie cop.
(d) A black rookie cop.

8. What is Lieutenant Caro's first name?
(a) Jack.
(b) Mark.
(c) Dave.
(d) Roger.

9. What does Pops ask Oswaldo for in the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The newspaper.
(b) A butter knife.
(c) His breakfast plate.
(d) His pocket watch.

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

11. What is the setting established for Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Pops's bedroom.
(b) Living room.
(c) The roof.
(d) Kitchen table.

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

13. 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) "Butch Sundance."
(b) "Wack-a-Mole."
(c) "John Wayne."
(d) "Whacky-whacky."

14. With whom does Lulu say she has an understanding in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Her father.
(b) Oswaldo.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her Higher Power.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Pops's wife?

2. When was the rental rate set on Pops's apartment?

3. What activity does O'Connor suggest Lulu is engaging in, in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. What does Junior say he will drop off when he leaves Pops's apartment in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

(see the answer keys)

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