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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Sam tries to stop Mr. Maurrant?
(a) He dodges Sam.
(b) He pushes Sam aside.
(c) He yells at Sam.
(d) Sam trips.

2. Why does Mr. Maurrant stop telling Sam why he is not going to Stanford for work?
(a) When he realizes that the shades are drawn to his apartment.
(b) He sees Rose walking down the street.
(c) He sees his wife and Mr. Sankey walking down the street.
(d) He loses his train of thought.

3. Why is Shirley angered at Rose's comment?
(a) She does not believe Rose.
(b) She misinterprets it as Sam and Rose both feeling sorry for her.
(c) She thinks Rose is trying to embarrass her.
(d) She does not trust Rose.

4. Why do the neighbors get into a discussion about labor unions, the working class, and America's prosperity?
(a) Mr. Kaplan believes capitalism is going to be build up the economy.
(b) They are discussing The Crash and how it has hurt the economy.
(c) Kaplan believes it is the capitalist structure of the country that is harmful.
(d) They are complaining about their homes and lack of work.

5. Why is Rose surprised when Shirley tells her that it will be several years before Sam is ready to care for a family?
(a) She will wait for Sam.
(b) She does not like Sam.
(c) She is just good friends with Sam.
(d) She is disappointed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Easter suggest they go after the funeral?

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

3. What are Mae Jones and Dick McGann doing as Rose passes them?

4. What do the neighbors do when Ms. Simpson argues with Mrs. Hildebrand?

5. What happens after Mrs. Maurrant is heard yelling her husband's name?

(see the answer key)

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