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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Blanche preparing to go on a date with in the opening of Act II?
(a) Mike Smith
(b) Frank Murphy
(c) James Wilkins
(d) Peter Anderson

2. The men that Stanley gambled with are described in Act II as wearing “black pointy shoes with” what “on their socks”?
(a) Daggers
(b) Cards
(c) Clocks
(d) Dice

3. Eugene tells the audience in Act I that he’s committed a mortal sin by doing what?
(a) Lusting after his mother
(b) Stealing from a priest
(c) Lusting after his cousin
(d) Committing adultery

4. How is the letter signed that Blanche receives in Act II?
(a) Miss Sarah Smith
(b) Mrs. Matthew Murphy
(c) Frank Murphy
(d) Mrs. Floyd Anderson

5. How long does Blanche ask to keep the girls at the Jerome house while she looks for work in Act II?
(a) Another year
(b) A couple of days
(c) Two months
(d) A few weeks

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time does Nora say she must be at the theater to audition for the Broadway musical in Act I?

2. What actress played the role of Nora in the original cast of Brighton Beach Memoirs?

3. What kind of ice cream does Jack say he wants for dessert in Act II?

4. What wars is Laurie reading about in the opening of Act I?

5. Brighton Beach is located in what borough of New York City?

(see the answer key)

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