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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2 and Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What garbage dominates the apartment at the beginning of the play?
(a) Napkins and paper towels.
(b) Pizza boxes.
(c) Plastic cups.
(d) Fast food wrappers.

3. What are the other poker players worried Felix does?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Get drunk.
(c) Hurt his wife.
(d) Cheat at cards.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oscar say that Felix can stay with him?

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

3. Why is it difficult to breathe in Oscar's apartment when the play begins?

4. How long is Felix married?

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

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