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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Leo escape his dismal mood in act 1, scene 3?
(a) He fantasizes about choreographing a huge Broadway production.
(b) He fantasizes about being a Broadway producer.
(c) He fantasizes about marrying a chorus girl.
(d) He fantasizes about starring on Broadway.

2. Who appears out of the cupboards in Leo's office during his fantasy in act 1, scene 3?
(a) Max Bialystock.
(b) A leading lady.
(c) A backstage crew for a Broadway production.
(d) Chorus girls.

3. What is the name of the play that Max finds in act 1, scene 5?
(a) Eva's Garden.
(b) We All Live on a German Submarine.
(c) Das Boot.
(d) Springtime for Hitler.

4. According to Max, what must the author of the play be used to?
(a) Expermental theater off-Broadway.
(b) Big Broadway productions.
(c) Community theater.
(d) Storefront theaters.

5. According to Leo, what could not possibly compare to going to jail?
(a) Living at his mother's house forever.
(b) Being an accountant forever.
(c) Being out of New York forever.
(d) Being stuck on the subway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is it as the play begins?

2. From what classic work is Bialystock's latest flop in act 1, scene 1 adapted?

3. What happens during Leo's fantasy sequence?

4. When scene one begins, what time is it?

5. How does act 1, scene 3 end?

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