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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the setting of the play?
(a) 1942, Yonkers, Pennsylvania.
(b) 1942 Yonkers, New York.
(c) 1842, Yonkers, Pennsylvania.
(d) 1842, Yonkers, New York.

2. Whose living room is it?
(a) Eddie Kurnitz's.
(b) Grandma Kurnitz's.
(c) Great Uncle Louie Kurnitz's.
(d) Arty Kurnitz's.

3. What does Grandma do, regarding Bella?
(a) She hears her.
(b) She writes her a letter.
(c) She sleeps right through.
(d) She talks to her in the morning.

4. Why does Grandma Kurnitz especially see no point in doing this?
(a) Bella has a learning disability and is immature.
(b) Eddie will not be coming home any time soon.
(c) The boys are educated enough.
(d) Her life is a waste.

5. Describe Grandma's life.
(a) Hard.
(b) Mediocre.
(c) Easy.
(d) Boring.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is this character speaking?

2. What is clear about Eddie?

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

4. What has Eddie taken?

5. What does Grandma Kurnitz see no point in doing?

(see the answer key)

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