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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the original production of Brighton Beach Memoirs premiere on Broadway?
(a) March 27, 1983
(b) September 12, 1984
(c) June 16, 1982
(d) March 13, 1985

2. Of whom does Jack say in Act II, “That child is pampered too much”?
(a) Stanley Jerome
(b) Eugene Jerome
(c) Laurie Morton
(d) Nora Morton

3. How much money does Kate say she’s going to get from Stanley for Blanche to take with her on her date in Act II?
(a) $15
(b) $3
(c) $5
(d) $10

4. Jack Jerome’s second job was selling what before the company shut down?
(a) Party favors
(b) Cars
(c) Vacuum cleaners
(d) Dishwashers

5. On what day of the week does Act II open?
(a) Sunday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Wednesday

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eugene’s response when his mother asks him in Act I, “What would you tell your father if he came home and I was dead on the kitchen floor?”

2. How much money does Kate give to Eugene to buy ice cream with in Act II?

3. What does Kate tell Stanley to tell his father about the missing money in Act II?

4. Eugene tells Stanley in Act II that their father threw the newspaper at him for what reason?

5. What is Kate’s response when Blanche tells her in Act I, “I’m going to pay you and Jack back someday. I don’t know when, but I keep my word”?

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