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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 nervous.
(b) They become more and more irritated.
(c) They become more and more excited.
(d) They become more and more angry.

2. How are those people watching the parade treated by those in the parade?
(a) They are chased by the animals in the parade.
(b) They are treated like celebrities.
(c) They are more often than not rebuffed by the silent celebrities.
(d) They are greeted by friendly celebrities.

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

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

5. What is fortunate for May, regarding this person she encounters?
(a) Her cousin is kind.
(b) Helen is in a good mood.
(c) Helen remembers her fondly.
(d) The police officer likes her.

6. What are the Schlepkin brothers to Glogauer?
(a) The stones in his shoe.
(b) His relatives.
(c) An embarrassment.
(d) His close friends.

7. How does the trio feel about this person's offer?
(a) They are not sure about it.
(b) They like it.
(c) They do not like it.
(d) They do not understand it.

8. How have the Schlepkin brothers had ruthless and relentless success in the industry lately?
(a) With Ethel Merman, their new star.
(b) Their new silent film.
(c) With the new trio they have just hired.
(d) With Al Jolson and the talking picture.

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

10. Who is this person that May encounters?
(a) Hank Hannah.
(b) Henry Herbert.
(c) Helen Hobart.
(d) Hillary Hanson.

11. What does the trio hope this very important person will do for them?
(a) Send them back to New York City.
(b) Put their futures on the fast track.
(c) Buy their dinner.
(d) Get them jobs somewhere in the United States.

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

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

14. Why is George's new acquaintance headed to this location?
(a) To become an actress on the stage.
(b) To become an actress.
(c) To become a bartender.
(d) To become a Ziegfeld Follies girl.

15. Where are the New York stage performers headed?
(a) To Hollywood.
(b) To San Diego.
(c) To San Francisco.
(d) To Santa Monica.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helen arrive?

2. For whom is Susan perfect?

3. Describe Jerry Hyland.

4. What does this parade set off?

5. Which member of the trio is struggling on the trip across the country?

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