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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 Oscar's defining trait?
(a) He is very neat.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) He is bitter and mean.
(d) He is very messy.

2. What is Murray's occupation?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Fireman.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Police officer.

3. How is Vinnie's personality best described?
(a) Acerbic.
(b) Cranky.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Witty.

4. How many rooms does Oscar's apartment have?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

5. Why do the poker players have trouble playing at the beginning of the play?
(a) The cards are sweaty.
(b) They are missing two cards from the deck.
(c) Oscar does not have enough poker chips.
(d) They cannot keep track of their bets.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Vinnie say he is going the morning after the first poker game?

3. Why do the other players make fun of Vinnie in the first scene?

4. What garbage dominates the apartment at the beginning of the play?

5. Why is Roy upset with Speed in the first scene?

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