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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charlie say that Da had been for all of Charlie's life?
(a) A millstone.
(b) A real inspiration.
(c) A blessing.
(d) A nuisance.

2. What does Mother reveal to Drumm which is overheard by Young Charlie?
(a) Young Charlie is not bright enough to go to college.
(b) Young Charlie is being sent back to his birth parents.
(c) Young Charlie has a terminal illness.
(d) Young Charlie was adopted.

3. Why doesn't Young Charlie make a very good impression with Drumm?
(a) Da and Mother keep answering the questions.
(b) He keeps falling asleep.
(c) He swears too much.
(d) He has beer on his breath.

4. What is Charlie's tone as he listens to his Mother speak about him?
(a) Cynical.
(b) Loving.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Amused.

5. What does Mother do when Young Charlie runs away?
(a) Calls the police.
(b) Runs after him.
(c) Cries herself to sleep.
(d) Clears the tea dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which girl always believed that Oliver would be a great man?

2. What had the doctor said when Young Charlie was born?

3. What does Charlie feel keeps him from being successful?

4. Da begged for a job to get money for __________________.

5. Where is Charlie as the play opens?

(see the answer key)

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