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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Vincent Jones treat Rose?
(a) He greets Rose and begins to harass her, moving his hands over her body.
(b) He greets Rose and gives her a kiss on the cheek.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He hugs her.

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

4. Why does the group begin to break up?
(a) They are tired of arguing.
(b) It is becoming too hot.
(c) They are leaving to go to bed.
(d) They must go to work.

5. What opinion does Mrs. Maurrant try to quietly assert?
(a) Everyone should try to make the best of their lives.
(b) Everyone should find a job and quit complaining.
(c) Everyone should research the best options for improving the economy, rather than arguing over what they do not understand.
(d) Everyone should be able to live in peace and accept each other's differences.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the neighbors get into a discussion about labor unions, the working class, and America's prosperity?

2. Upon what do the other women agree?

3. What do the women wonder about Sam Kaplan?

4. What does Ms. Simpson do before leaving?

5. What does Mr. Maurrant do when Willie appears, crying?

(see the answer key)

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