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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 is an actor who is rather young, and single, and somewhat carefree and oblivious?
(a) Al Jolson.
(b) George Lewis.
(c) Mark Daniels.
(d) Jerry Hyland.

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

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

4. On what will they capitalize, if they take this advice and create a new job for the trio?
(a) The historic value of the theatre.
(b) The need for Hollywood directors.
(c) The need for vaudeville shows around the country.
(d) The conversion of silent movie stars to the new medium of talkies.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are the New York stage performers headed?

3. What is this person's idea, regarding the new job?

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

5. How do they feel at first about Jerry's news?

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