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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. Who has a good idea about the trio's new job?
(a) Jerry.
(b) George.
(c) Helen.
(d) May.

2. What were May and George hoping Jerry would land?
(a) A contract.
(b) A lead role.
(c) A job in a restaurant.
(d) A plane.

3. According to Jerry, with what kind of news does he return?
(a) Good news.
(b) Bad news.
(c) Sad news.
(d) Horrible news.

4. How is May feeling when she enters the scene?
(a) Angry.
(b) Scared.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Sad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what news is May waiting?

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

3. Why are these New York performers headed there?

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

5. Describe Jerry Hyland.

(see the answer key)

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