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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Boo respond to Lala by saying she should be doing something more constructive, like calling Sylvan?
(a) She needs to get an idea what she'll be in for at her opening night.
(b) She hopes Clark Gable will be at the premier.
(c) She wants to watch as many movies as possible, to learn how to shoot a film.
(d) She wants to meet Vivian Leigh.

2. Who is Sunny?
(a) Adolph's daughter who is visiting from New York City.
(b) Reba's daughter who attends Wellesley College.
(c) Reba's neice who lives down the street.
(d) Boo's other daughter and Lala's sister.

3. How does Lala respond when Boo says that Lala has to take her place in society?
(a) Because they're Jews, they have no place in society.
(b) Because they are Jews, they have their own place in society.
(c) They already have a place, because they live on a Protestant street.
(d) Because they are not practicing Jews, they have a place with the Christians.

4. What does Joe do?
(a) He changes the subject.
(b) He leaves.
(c) He asks to use the restroom.
(d) He joins in the conversation of this topic.

5. What does Lala eagerly observe about Joe?
(a) He is very attractive.
(b) He will be around for Ballyhoo.
(c) He will be coming back later in the week.
(d) He seems interested in her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reba ask about Passover?

2. What does Adolph do as Reba and Boo clear the table?

3. Why does Reba toast Joe?

4. On what does Boo blame Lala's behavior?

5. What does Boo suggest that Lala should have on her mind?

(see the answer key)

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