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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does he believe Sunny will not be going?
(a) Back to college.
(b) Home for the holidays.
(c) To Ballyhoo.
(d) To the Shakespeare festival.

4. Where is Louisa, their cook, going to work?
(a) At the Arkwright's across the street.
(b) In a school.
(c) In a restaurant.
(d) In a nursing home.

5. About what does Reba tell Sunny she is glad?
(a) Sunny is going to go to Ballyhoo.
(b) Sunny is going shopping with Lala.
(c) Sunny is going to spend the evening with her.
(d) Sunny is going to college and studying.

Short Answer Questions

1. The next morning, what are Reba and Adolph doing when Boo comes in with the morning paper?

2. What does Lala tell Joe to do?

3. In the story Reba tells about a former neighbor, who boarded a train to start her second year at college, and did what?

4. What does Boo do when Reba asks some embarrassing questions?

5. What does he do as the scene ends?

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