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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 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.

2. How do they feel at first about Jerry's news?
(a) Worried.
(b) Angry.
(c) Agitated.
(d) Somewhat surprised.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Jerry's plan, while traveling to the trio's new destination?

2. On what will they capitalize, if they take this advice and create a new job for the trio?

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

4. What is THE JAZZ SINGER?

5. Why are these New York performers headed there?

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