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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. Of the main characters, who is the worrier?
(a) George Lewis.
(b) May Daniels.
(c) Al Jolson.
(d) Jerry Hyland.

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

3. Who rudely interrupts George from what he is happily doing?
(a) Jerry.
(b) May.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Mark.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Jerry bought for the trio?

2. How did this decision to leave come about?

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

4. Where are the New York stage performers headed?

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

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