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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. On what does Boo blame Lala's behavior?
(a) Being too excited about "Gone with the Wind."
(b) Having caught the measles when she was a child, missing a lot of school, and not making friends.
(c) Not having a prospective husband in mind.
(d) Not getting enough sleep the night before.

2. What happened when Lala went to a Passover supper once?
(a) She did not know what to do.
(b) She spilled wine all over the tablecloth.
(c) She met many nice people.
(d) She enjoyed it very much.

3. What does Adolph do as Reba and Boo clear the table?
(a) He goes to his room.
(b) He watches television.
(c) He talks to Joe.
(d) He snoozes in his chair.

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

5. What does Boo suggest that Lala should have on her mind?
(a) Other things, such as who is going to take her to Ballyhoo in a couple of weeks.
(b) Other things, such as what gifts she would like for Christmas.
(c) Other things, such as what she will sing in the Christmas pagent.
(d) Other things, such as her school work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What takes place at Ballyhoo?

2. What does Lala say when Boo asks her why she wants to go down to the theater?

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

4. What does Reba ask about Passover?

5. What will Joe Farkas, a young man from New York, be taking over?

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