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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 make their fortune at the onset of talking pictures.
(c) To see movie stars.
(d) To visit relatives.

2. What kind of play is ONCE IN A LIFETIME?
(a) A lighthearted play.
(b) A tragedy.
(c) A work of nonfiction.
(d) A morbid play.

3. Where are the New York stage performers headed?
(a) To San Francisco.
(b) To San Diego.
(c) To Santa Monica.
(d) To Hollywood.

4. Why is this decision to leave made, according to Jerry?
(a) They could be successful in Chicago.
(b) He wants to be on Broadway.
(c) He is tired of New York City.
(d) They can earn a great deal of money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the three headed?

2. What is George happily doing as this scene opens?

3. How did this decision to leave come about?

4. Of what news is May waiting?

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

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