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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of sneakers is Eugene described as wearing when his character is introduced in Act I?
(a) Keds
(b) Pumas
(c) Nikes
(d) Adidas

2. Nora tells her mother in Act I that in taking this Broadway role she could be making almost how much money per week?
(a) $80
(b) $200
(c) $60
(d) $100

3. What does Kate say she’s never done before in her life and “why should I start with my own family” in Act I?
(a) Fought
(b) Voted
(c) Took a stand
(d) Cooked

4. Who is the Broadway producer that Nora says came to her dance class in Act I?
(a) Mr. Bradshaw
(b) Mr. Stephens
(c) Mr. Beckman
(d) Mr. Bradley

5. When Eugene’s mother tells him to stop throwing the baseball against the wall in the opening of Act I, he tells her this game is for what?
(a) The Major Leagues
(b) The Heisman Trophy
(c) The Super Bowl
(d) The World Series

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of bread does Eugene’s mother tell him to get at the store in Act I?

2. What does Kate tell Eugene to place at the dinner table when she tells him to stop playing baseball in the beginning of Act I?

3. What actress played the role of Blanche in the original cast of Brighton Beach Memoirs?

4. Eugene says he believes his father is developing what condition as a result of Blanche’s situation in Act I?

5. How old is Blanche Morton described as in the stage directions from Act I?

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