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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. What does Jay help Bella convey?
(a) How much she loves her family.
(b) That she is no longer marrying Johnny.
(c) That she is going to marry Johnny.
(d) How frustrated she is with her mother.

2. What are the boys trying to do?
(a) Sneak out the window.
(b) Play a game.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Eat dinner.

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

4. Why does he change his mind?
(a) He does not have the knowledge to raise children.
(b) He is nervous about owning a business.
(c) His parents' love is secure.
(d) He is tired of living in Yonkers.

5. To what can Grandma Kurnitz not listen?
(a) Any more of Bella's foolishness.
(b) Gert consoling Bella.
(c) Any more of Louie's yelling.
(d) The boys helping Bella.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is made even more intriguing for the boys?

2. What does Bella enjoy doing?

3. Why does Grandma Kurnitz reluctantly agree to Eddie's request?

4. What does Jay reveal to Arty?

5. Why does Grandma Kurnitz especially see no point in doing this?

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