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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is below the apartment?
(a) Kurnitz's Kiddy Store.
(b) Kurnitz's Kracker Jack Store.
(c) Kurnitz's Kandy Store.
(d) Kurnitz's Kool Store.

3. What does Louie give the boys for keeping silent if anyone should come looking for him?
(a) Another pet.
(b) $5 a week.
(c) $1 a week.
(d) A new toy.

4. About what does Louie tell the boys not to worry?
(a) Bella, because she can take care of herself.
(b) Getting into the ice cream and treats downstairs at the store.
(c) Their father who will be coming home soon.
(d) His life, which he says he has under control.

5. What does Louie divulge to the boys?
(a) He found Grandma's treasure.
(b) How Grandma Kurnitz shut down emotionally when two of her children died.
(c) He is on the run from the law.
(d) He wants to take them with him when he leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Louie do for Arty and Jay?

2. Why must Eddie keep working, even after hearing the doctor's diagnosis?

3. To whom is this character speaking?

4. What does Jay reveal to Arty?

5. About what are Arty and Jay concerned?

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