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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are these dreams unrealistic?
(a) Only wealthy people can have dreams like that.
(b) No one can attain these dreams.
(c) Boyfriends will get you nowhere.
(d) The people who have the dreams have no chance of attaining them.

2. Of what is the voice-over?
(a) An announcement about refreshments offered during intermission.
(b) Eddie's letter to Arty and Jay
(c) Arty and Jay's letter to their father.
(d) Grandma arguing with Bella.

3. Why does Grandma Kurnitz reluctantly agree to Eddie's request?
(a) Bella threatens to leave the house and the store.
(b) She loves her grandsons.
(c) She wants to help out her son.
(d) The boys have nowhere else to go.

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

5. Why would Bella's good news be the perfect arrangement for her?
(a) She enjoys working with children.
(b) Johnny is also learning impaired.
(c) She loves movies.
(d) She loves to learn.

Short Answer Questions

1. How must Bella feel as her mother chastises her?

2. Whose feelings were mutual?

3. Describe Grandma's life.

4. Why are the boys strangers to this place?

5. What does Bella enjoy doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the boys' exit.

2. How does this act open?

3. How do Gert and Grandma kurnitz react?

4. What do the boys like about their uncle?

5. How does the scene open?

6. How have Bella's plans changed?

7. What is Eddie's experience as a salesman?

8. What are Jay's plans?

9. Why is Bella in a good mood?

10. How does Louie feel about being at Grandma's home? About what is Bella adamant?

(see the answer keys)

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