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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 does Seth say was Martha's job, when Bynum first came to the rooming house?
(a) running the pharmacy for Doc Goldblum
(b) taking care of Doc Goldblum's children
(c) sewing and cleaning for Doc Goldblum
(d) cooking for Doc Goldblum

2. What did Selig's great grandfather do?
(a) tracked down criminals who ran away
(b) make clocks that kept perfect time
(c) married black lovers in his church
(d) bring blacks to America on ships

3. Where does Bynum say he gets his name?
(a) because he buys nothing
(b) because he is from Bynum
(c) because he binds people
(d) because he does magic by numbers

4. What does Bertha want Seth to make her?
(a) a coffee pot
(b) a frying pan
(c) a baking sheet
(d) a metal platter

5. What is the first question Seth asks Molly?
(a) who told her about his house
(b) whether she has any money
(c) how long she's staying
(d) where she comes from

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time has passed between the end of Act 1, Scene 2 and the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

2. Why does Selig say he can't find Bynum's "shiny man"?

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

4. What does Seth say Selig would have to do, if Seth got his business going?

5. How much extra does Seth want to charge Herald Loomis per week for his daughter's food?

(see the answer key)

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