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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who requests Mr. Glogauer's presence?
(a) Helen.
(b) Frank Lloyd Wright.
(c) The twelve Schlepkin brothers.
(d) Frank Sinatra.

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

3. How does the trio feel about their new idea, as they slowly traverse the land from one side of the continent to the other?
(a) They become more and more irritated.
(b) They become more and more nervous.
(c) They become more and more angry.
(d) They become more and more excited.

4. To whom will this person introduce the trio?
(a) Helen.
(b) Mae West.
(c) Mr. Glogauer.
(d) The Schlepkin brothers.

5. How does Helen arrive?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Just as surprised by the celebrities as the trio.
(c) Quietly.
(d) With as much pandemonium as the movie stars.

6. What sends Glogauer into fits?
(a) The mention of the Schlepkin name.
(b) Seeing the trio.
(c) The fish he eats, to which he is allergic.
(d) His new medication.

7. What has Jerry done to the trio's act?
(a) He has sold the vaudeville act.
(b) He has found a new agent.
(c) Found a new theatre for them to perform in.
(d) He has landed them roles in a Broadway play.

8. Who announces that Mr. Glogauer's presence is requested?
(a) A bellboy.
(b) May.
(c) Al Jolson.
(d) Helen.

9. This idea began in New York, and to where is this new idea leading them?
(a) Santa Monica.
(b) San Diego.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Hollywood.

10. What do George and his new acquaintance form?
(a) An acting studio.
(b) A fast friendship.
(c) A mutual hatred.
(d) A social club.

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

12. What kind of parade goes through the lobby of this building?
(a) Th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
(b) A parade of movie stars.
(c) The Rose Parade.
(d) A parade of zoo animals.

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

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

15. As what do these people work in this building?
(a) Waiters and cigarette girls.
(b) Ushers.
(c) Bartenders.
(d) Executives.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the trio feel about this person's offer?

2. What are the Schlepkin brothers to Glogauer?

3. What does the trio hope this very important person will do for them?

4. When was the decision to leave New York City made?

5. Who works in this building?

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