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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. Why does Oscar say that Felix can stay with him?
(a) Felix pays him rent.
(b) Felix cannot take care of himself.
(c) Oscar is lonely anyway.
(d) Oscar needs someone to watch his dog.

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

3. Why is Roy upset with Speed in the first scene?
(a) Speed keeps blowing smoke in his face.
(b) Speed makes a comment about his wife.
(c) Speed is trying to peek at his hand.
(d) Speed keeps winning.

4. Why does Felix say that he cannot drink?
(a) It is unseemly.
(b) His wife does not want him to.
(c) It is against his religion.
(d) It makes him sick.

5. How far away from Oscar does Speed live?
(a) Two floors.
(b) Three blocks.
(c) One mile.
(d) Five miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Felix start to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What do the other poker players do as they leave Oscar's apartment?

3. What is Oscar's last name?

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

5. During the first poker game, what do the players primarily talk about?

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