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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What secret does Babe reveal about Lenny to Meg?
(a) Lenny has taken up gardening as an escape.
(b) Lenny tried to hang herself like their mother did.
(c) Lenny had never been on a date.
(d) Lenny dated a man she met through an ad in the paper.

2. Meg and Babe fantasize about the huge birthday cake they have ordered for Lenny, which reveals:
(a) They are still childlike and playful despite their disappointments.
(b) They have no idea how serious their predicaments are.
(c) They are completely irresponsible.
(d) They are unprepared for adult life.

3. Through Babe's confession she discovers:
(a) She wants to live.
(b) She wants to protect herself from scandal.
(c) She does not love Zackery.
(d) She is angry with granddaddy.

4. Through the dialog, it becomes apparent that Zackery Botrelle:
(a) Felt unloved by his wife.
(b) Tried to make his marriage work.
(c) Was emotionally and physically abusive of his wife.
(d) Ignored his wife, which drove her to the affair with Willy Jay.

5. Babe does not want to expose Willy Jay because:
(a) She promised his mother she would keep it a secret.
(b) She does not want to ruin his reputation.
(c) She is afraid for her own reputation.
(d) She wants to pursue the relationship when the trial is over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Meg protests to the idea of Doc's wife because:

2. The most pressing matter of the moment is:

3. When Meg confesses her reservations, Barnette:

4. Chick's attitude toward Meg reveals:

5. Lenny is surprised to find:

(see the answer key)

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