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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What news does Eddie's doctor give?
(a) He only has a few days to live.
(b) He is as healthy as a horse.
(c) He has an irregular heartbeat.
(d) He has cancer.

3. What is included with the letter from Eddie?
(a) Toys for the boys.
(b) Some money for food and medicine for the boys.
(c) Photographs.
(d) Food.

4. When are the boys even more mesmerized?
(a) When the pet rat learns new tricks.
(b) When they see Louie's gun inside his jacket.
(c) When Grandma puts fear in everyone, including the adults.
(d) When Johnny brings them popcorn and candy.

5. How do the boys react when their father tells them that they will be spending the next 10 months with their Grandmother?
(a) They are excited.
(b) They are angry.
(c) The boys' discomfort escalates.
(d) They cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what good news is Bella bursting?

2. Why must Jay help Bella convey her news?

3. How is Bella feeling about herself this moment?

4. What has happened to Eddie's wife?

5. How is Louie compared to Eddie?

(see the answer key)

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