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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Granddaddy's comment that Zackery was the best man for Babe whether she knew it or not implies:
(a) Babe was thrilled to marry him.
(b) Babe was not happy to marry him.
(c) Granddaddy was not interested in her happiness.
(d) Zackery threatened Babe into marrying him.

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

3. 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.

4. Doc's gift to Lenny is:
(a) A sack of peanuts.
(b) A sack of walnuts.
(c) A sack of almonds.
(d) A sack of pecans.

5. Doc has apparently:
(a) Just returned to Hazlehurst.
(b) Just heard about Granddaddy's illness.
(c) Just remembered Lenny's birthday.
(d) Just gotten married.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through the dialog, it becomes apparent that Zackery Botrelle:

2. Meg's remark, "We're getting so old," offends Lenny because:

3. When Chick arrives with Babe, she is upset because:

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

5. Meg arrives in town without knowing:

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