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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eugene’s brother Stanley is almost how old in Brighton Beach Memoirs?
(a) 17
(b) 16
(c) 21
(d) 19

2. Where is Eugene writing in his memoirs in the opening of Act II?
(a) In the basement
(b) In the attic
(c) In his room
(d) In the backyard

3. How much money does Stanley give to his father that he earned setting pins at the bowling alley the night before at the end of Act II?
(a) $20
(b) $6
(c) $18
(d) $3

4. Kate describes the Murphy family across the street as belonging to what group in Act I?
(a) The Cossacks
(b) The Nazis
(c) The Israelis
(d) The Goyim

5. Who brought Jack home after he suffered from a physical ailment, according to Eugene in Act II?
(a) His boss
(b) A policeman
(c) Stanley Jerome
(d) A doctor

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Eugene say is his “life’s savings” stored in his cigar box in Act II?

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

3. About how old is the character of Kate Jerome described as in the stage directions in Act I?

4. What woman does Kate act jealous about because Jack danced with her once two years ago at the Commodore Hotel in Act II?

5. What school classes does Nora say aren’t “going to help me on the stage” in Act I?

(see the answer key)

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