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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The nylon wrapper and hair ball Chick leaves on the floor suggests:
(a) She is trying to provoke a confrontation in Lenny.
(b) She has no hygiene habits.
(c) She expects Lenny to clean up after her like a servant.
(d) She does not care about her personal appearance.

2. Though Meg seems entirely self-interested, her actions reveal:
(a) She is ready to move home and help Lenny shoulder her responsibilities.
(b) She has sacrificed herself on many occasions for the family.
(c) She cares about her sisters and will act on their behalf.
(d) She wants to stay in town to see what she will inherit after her granddaddy's death.

3. 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.

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

5. Babe seems to blame their mother's death on:
(a) The pressures of being a single mother.
(b) Society's judgement of women.
(c) Their father's abandonment.
(d) The cat's misbehavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chick's continual focus on the shame their mother's suicide brought on the family suggests:

2. Chick suggests Lenny wait at home and do what?

3. Chick appears to be mainly concerned about:

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

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

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