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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 takes place at Ballyhoo?
(a) A silent auction.
(b) Hayrides, wiener roasts, parties and on the last night, a huge dance.
(c) A premier of the latest popular movie.
(d) A formal cocktail party and dance.

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

3. Why does Lala say the tree cannot have a star?
(a) Because she does not like stars.
(b) Because the star symbolizes the birth of the Messiah, and the family is Jewish.
(c) Because the tree is too tall for an ornament at the top.
(d) Because she would rather have an angel at the top.

4. What does Sunny say about reading her book?
(a) Train rides are good for reading Shakespeare.
(b) Reading communist writing does not make a person into one.
(c) She would like to be a model for Vogue, someday.
(d) She too loves Jane Austen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Reba ask about Passover?

2. Who is the author of her book?

3. What is Lala Levy doing as she decorates a Christmas tree while her aunt Reba watches and knits?

4. What was his major?

5. What is Sunny's major?

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