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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anna point out to Burton as he is talking about his new work, though he is not convinced of his direction?
(a) His fidgeting.
(b) His excitement.
(c) His tears.
(d) His nervousness.

2. How long had Robbie lived in the apartment with Larry and with Anna?
(a) Five years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three years.

3. What has Anna turned to in order to find solace while she had the phone turned off during the day?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Music.
(c) Writing.
(d) Dance.

4. Pale separates himself from his brother Robbie by the differences in their __________.
(a) Noses.
(b) Ears.
(c) Jobs.
(d) Personalities.

5. From where has Burton just arrived, having just ended his trip there to come back to see Anna?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) Houston.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. The new piece that Burton is writing is a ____________, something with which he is not entirely comfortable.

2. Burton tells Larry that seeing ______________ in his account helps to soften the blow of Hollywood's actions.

3. How old does Pale say Robbie was when Pale moved out of the house?

4. What did the nephews spend all afternoon doing while the adults attended the wake?

5. What causes Anna to finally get up from where she is sitting to answer the door?

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