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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do May and George think of Jerry's news?
(a) They are angered by this news.
(b) It is what they were hoping for.
(c) It is not what they are expecting.
(d) They are shocked and appalled.

2. Describe Jerry Hyland.
(a) He is the worrier.
(b) He is the doer.
(c) He is flighty.
(d) He is lazy.

3. What is George happily doing as this scene opens?
(a) Thumbing through a copy of Variety magazine.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Reading a new script.
(d) Flirting with young actresses.

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

5. Who made this decision to leave New York City?
(a) May.
(b) Al.
(c) George.
(d) Jerry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the first scene open?

2. Of what news is May waiting?

3. Where are the New York stage performers headed?

4. What has Jerry done to the trio's act?

5. What comes with the advent of the talkie, according to Jerry?

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