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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 Bella stealthily enter the apartment?
(a) She is robbing the people living in the apartment.
(b) She does not want to wake the boys.
(c) She is practicing being light on her feet.
(d) So as not to rouse Grandma.

2. How does the scene open?
(a) Two boys, Arty and Jay, sit uncomfortably on the couch waiting for their Father, Eddie, to emerge from Grandma's bedroom.
(b) Arty and Jay are eating candy in the store.
(c) Eddie is saying goodbye to his sons.
(d) Grandma Kurnitz is arguing with Bella.

3. What does Bella want to tell everyone tonight?
(a) She is going to be married.
(b) She does not like her new job.
(c) She is tired of the movie theatre.
(d) She wants to move out.

4. According to Grandma, what do nothing but create unrealistic dreams?
(a) Boyfriends.
(b) Songs.
(c) Bachelor degrees.
(d) Movies and movie magazines.

5. How does Eddie tell the boys?
(a) He calls them on the phone.
(b) In his letter to them.
(c) He comes home to tell them.
(d) He writes a letter to his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is this character speaking?

2. About what does Louie tell the boys not to worry?

3. For what is Eddie being treated?

4. With what has Eddie been challenged?

5. What is taking place between Eddie and Grandma Kurnitz?

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