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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 a sign on the set say about Prof. Filippo Fiorentino?
(a) He is a biology professor at Princeton.
(b) He is a law professor at Yale.
(c) He is a musician and teaches lessons.
(d) He is a music professor at NYU.

2. Why does Miss Cushing enter the scene excitedly?
(a) She has won the lottery.
(b) She has not heard from her children in two days.
(c) She cannot find her wallet.
(d) She has just seen Mrs. Maurrant and Mr. Sankey together.

3. Where would Mrs. Maurrant like to go that evening, but her daughter has not come home yet?
(a) To a Broadway show.
(b) To the movies.
(c) To the concert in the park .
(d) Out to dinner.

4. Where does Mr. Easter tell Rose he will find her a job?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) On stage.
(c) In a bank.
(d) In a factory.

5. Over what do they argue?
(a) The history of the United States.
(b) The person who discovered America, Leif Erickson or Christopher Columbus.
(c) Where foreigners should live.
(d) Who is considered a foreigner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this play begin?

2. What do the women gossip about, regarding Mrs. Maurrant?

3. What does Rose's father ask about Mr. Easter?

4. What is a constant throughout the play?

5. What is the audience able to see of this building?

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