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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. What is Selig's nickname?
(a) the Pan Man
(b) the Binder of What Clings
(c) the People Finder
(d) the Bargain Maker

2. What chore does Bertha ask Seth to help her with?
(a) turning a mattress
(b) cooking breakfast
(c) clearing the leaves
(d) hauling out the trash

3. What does Seth suggest Herald Loomis might do?
(a) rob a bank
(b) burn down a farm
(c) rob the church
(d) steal bread and chickens

4. Where was Molly planning on going, if she hadn't missed the train?
(a) Chicago
(b) Cincinnati
(c) New York
(d) Minneapolis

5. What is Seth having difficulty finding at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Martha Pentecost
(b) time to make his pots
(c) money to start up a business
(d) something to look forward to

Short Answer Questions

1. How many more dustpans does Selig want?

2. What is Bertha doing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1?

3. Who left the rooming house, still owing Seth two dollars?

4. What did Selig's great grandfather do?

5. What fine did Jeremy have to pay?

(see the answer key)

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