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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Has Seth been successful finding funding for his business?
(a) Yes, he's found one backer, but he needs more.
(b) No, the one businessman who could back him won't.
(c) No, several people have turned him down.
(d) Yes, he's found all the funding he needs.

2. Why does Jeremy tell Mattie she should move in with him?
(a) so neither has to be alone
(b) so they can save money on lodging
(c) because he wants to be with her forever
(d) to have a good time

3. Who is Herald Loomis looking for?
(a) his uncle Paul
(b) his wife Martha
(c) his son Gerry
(d) his cousin Glory

4. Why does Selig say he can't find Bynum's "shiny man"?
(a) The shiny man is always traveling and can't be tracked down.
(b) He's looked everywhere and doesn't believe the shiny man exists.
(c) He can't find someone without a name.
(d) The shiny man lives too far away to find.

5. Why is it odd that Loomis is wearing his coat?
(a) He said he was pawning the coat.
(b) The rain will stain it.
(c) The coat is dirty.
(d) The weather is hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bertha suggest Seth do?

2. Where was Molly planning on going, if she hadn't missed the train?

3. How many more dustpans does Selig want?

4. Why doesn't Seth want to tell Loomis where Martha is?

5. What does Reuben say happened to his best friend?

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