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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Maurrant do when Willie appears, crying?
(a) He hugs his son.
(b) He spanks his son.
(c) He leaves to go after whoever had hurt his son.
(d) He yells at both his wife and son.

2. What are Mae Jones and Dick McGann doing as Rose passes them?
(a) Sitting on the stoop.
(b) Sitting on the curb.
(c) Dancing around, inebriated.
(d) Kissing on a bench.

3. Why does Willie ask his mother for a dime?
(a) For a candybar.
(b) For a piece of gum.
(c) For an icee.
(d) For an ice cream cone.

4. How does Rose feel about Mr. Easter?
(a) He is creepy and unreliable.
(b) Deep down she likes him but knows he is married.
(c) He is a kind man who can give her what she needs.
(d) She does not feel right about what he is asking of her.

5. How do the ladies brush off Mr. Maurrant' mood?
(a) That is just the way he is.
(b) He has a stressful job.
(c) All men just want to get their way.
(d) Mrs. Maurrant does not do her job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would Mrs. Maurrant like to go that evening, but her daughter has not come home yet?

2. What is one reason why Mr. Maurrant does not like foreigners?

3. What is Sam doing when he and Rose are left alone?

4. How does Vincent Jones treat Rose?

5. What happens between Vincent and Sam?

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