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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. What does she tell him about her family?
(a) They are very strange, since they are not practicing Jews.
(b) It is the only Jewish family on a socially mobile, very Protestant street.
(c) It is one of many Jewish families on the block.
(d) They love to have company come to visit.

2. Over what do Boo and Reba argue?
(a) How much tickets cost.
(b) How the tradition of Ballyhoo got started.
(c) Where Ballyhoo will be this year.
(d) Whether or not they would allow their daughters to go.

3. Why does Reba toast Joe?
(a) She always enjoys company.
(b) He is an attractive man.
(c) He is a good speaker.
(d) She is welcoming him to Atlanta.

4. To what does this statement lead?
(a) If he would like to go to Ballyhoo with Lala.
(b) If he has a girlfriend.
(c) A discussion of what goes on at Ballyhoo.
(d) What he would like for dinner next time he comes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Joe's response?

2. What happened when Lala went to a Passover supper once?

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

4. How does Lala respond when Boo says that Lala has to take her place in society?

5. What does Joe realize?

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