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

2. What is THE JAZZ SINGER?
(a) A ballet.
(b) A live production.
(c) A silent film.
(d) A successful talkie.

3. Where does the first scene open?
(a) In May's home.
(b) At a bus stop.
(c) At an audition.
(d) In a two-bit hotel room.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom is May waiting?

2. Why is this decision to leave made, according to Jerry?

3. How is May feeling when she enters the scene?

4. Of what news is May waiting?

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

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