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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does the trio have another?
(a) Train ride.
(b) Stroke of good luck.
(c) Train to catch.
(d) New plan.

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

3. Who is this very important person that Helen and the others compliment?
(a) Mr. Glogauer
(b) Al Jolson.
(c) The trio.
(d) Helen.

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

5. When does Helen's obsequious behavior come into play?
(a) When the trio arrives.
(b) When the Schlepkin brothers arrive.
(c) When Mr. Glogauer leaves.
(d) When Mr. Glogauer arrives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do many people in Los Angeles want from this person that May encounters?

2. What is the trio creating, as they travel across the country?

3. What kind of play is ONCE IN A LIFETIME?

4. Where does the first scene open?

5. Describe Jerry Hyland.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does a bellboy announce?

2. Describe Jerry.

3. Who is expected at any minute? What is he expected to do?

4. How do they feel about the trip?

5. How does this scene open?

6. How does George, yet again, have good luck?

7. Describe George in the conversation between May, Jerry, and the person they encounter.

8. How does George feel about himself? What does Glogauer settle in to watch?

9. What happens when Glogauer finally emerges?

10. How do Helen and the trio act when Mr. Glogauer arrives?

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