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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Babe begins telling her story, she refuses Meg's offer of candy, which suggests:
(a) She is angry with Meg for dragging the story out of her.
(b) She wants to get the story over with as quickly as possible.
(c) She is prepared to tell the truth, and does not need to
(d) She has given up entirely.

2. When Doc leaves, what does Lenny do?
(a) Bakes a pecan pie.
(b) Tries to call Meg again.
(c) Continues singing Happy Birthday to herself.
(d) Plans Billy Boy's funeral.

3. Meg claims she has not read Lenny's letters because:
(a) She is no longer interested in the family.
(b) She needs time to pursue her career.
(c) She gets pains in her chest when she thinks of family.
(d) She has moved so many times she no longer receives them.

4. Rather than admit she is gaining weight, Chick claims the pantyhose do not fit because:
(a) Stress has caused her to become bloated.
(b) Lenny has purchased the wrong size.
(c) The company is skimping on nylon material.
(d) Lenny has shrunken them.

5. Doc has come by to tell Lenny:
(a) Billy Boy has run away.
(b) Billy Boy was struck by a car.
(c) Billy Boy was struck by lightning.
(d) Billy Boy has died of old age.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chick tells Lennie that Lenny's gift to her daughter fell apart because:

2. When the sisters discover it is Lenny's birthday they decide to:

3. When Meg objects to Barnette, Lenny claims:

4. Though Meg seems entirely self-interested, her actions reveal:

5. Through Babe's confession she discovers:

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