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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the trio creating, as they travel across the country?
(a) An egg.
(b) An old idea from years ago.
(c) A deceptive plan.
(d) A new idea in Los Angeles.

2. In what are the three basking, as they are traveling to their new destination?
(a) The glow of the new money-making idea.
(b) Their own embarrassment.
(c) The hot sun.
(d) Their new fame.

3. How did this decision to leave come about?
(a) After learning about the work available in Chicago.
(b) After watching Al Jolson.
(c) After meeting Al Jolson for dinner.
(d) After hearing success stories from other vaudevillians.

4. What else will the person May encounters do for them?
(a) Find them a place to live.
(b) Introduce them to a studio head.
(c) Buy them dinner.
(d) Pay for their train tickets.

5. Why are these New York performers headed there?
(a) To visit relatives.
(b) To spend time on the beach.
(c) To make their fortune at the onset of talking pictures.
(d) To see movie stars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the first scene open?

2. Describe Susan.

3. What do the other two think of this new job idea?

4. Who does May encounter on the train?

5. What happens to Jerry's plan, while traveling to the trio's new destination?

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