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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Roy's occupation?
(a) Policeman.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Fireman.
(d) Stockbroker.

2. What is the weather outside like at the beginning of the play?
(a) Frigid.
(b) Cool and dry.
(c) Warm and breezy.
(d) Humid.

3. What does Oscar do for a living?
(a) Construction worker.
(b) Stockbroker.
(c) Cashier.
(d) Sportswriter.

4. What is Oscar's wife's name?
(a) Blanche.
(b) Cecily.
(c) Gwendolyn.
(d) Frances.

5. Where is The Odd Couple set?
(a) Sacramento.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Dallas.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the poker players have trouble playing at the beginning of the play?

2. How is Murray's personality best described?

3. What does Vinnie do that annoys Speed during the first poker game?

4. How many times is Felix late for poker before the play begins?

5. What are the poker players worried about in the first scene?

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