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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does O'Connor suggest Junior is involved in, in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Underground trade of illegal drugs.
(b) Cyber hacking.
(c) Illicit trade in stolen electronics.
(d) Performing as a hit-man.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What character is revealed to have formerly worked with Pops in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. What symbolic image is described in the room in the stage directions for Act 1, Scene 3?

3. Why is Pops in conflict with the landlord of his apartment building?

4. How does Caro say his father died in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What does Pops ask Lulu that upsets her in Act 1, Scene 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Caro obtain the money for the engagement ring? How much did it cost?

2. How is Pops' apartment described in the stage directions for Act 1?

3. What is revealed about Junior's past in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What are the circumstances of Pops' dispute with his landlord?

5. What is the relationship between Pops and Detective O'Connor?

6. How does Pops describe Lulu when discussing her with Oswaldo in Act 1, Scene 1?

7. What does Pops ask that makes Lulu hurt and angry in Act 1, Scene 2?

8. Why is Pops' dog significant in Act 1, Scene 1?

9. What are the main details of the lawsuit Pops is involved with?

10. Why do O'Connor and Caro attempt to convince Pops to drop the lawsuit in Act 1, Scene 3?

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