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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One, Scenes 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ernestine bring Lily to eat upon Lily's arrival in Act One?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) Cabbage.
(c) Mutton with mint.
(d) Lemon tarts.

2. What does Lily say she prefers to the national anthem?
(a) Charlie Parker’s “Salt Peanuts.”
(b) The Pledge of Allegiance.
(c) The Lord's Prayer.
(d) The mambo.

3. Who are the Crumps’ upstairs neighbors?
(a) Aunt Lily.
(b) The Levys.
(c) Sandra.
(d) Father Divine.

4. What part of New York does Ernestine say the family moved to?
(a) The Bronx.
(b) Brooklyn.
(c) Queens.
(d) Manhattan.

5. What does Godfrey have in his pocket?
(a) A gun.
(b) Cookies.
(c) A watch.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what setting does Act One, Scene 4, open?

2. Who does Lily say Ermina looks like?

3. What is the name of the newspaper Godfrey is expecting?

4. Why does Lily tell Ernestine to open the window in Act One, Scene 3?

5. Why does Ernestine regret not listening to the radio in Act One?

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