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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Maurrant have in a paper bag?
(a) Candy for her children.
(b) A present for Mrs. Buchanan.
(c) A bottle of wine.
(d) The chicken.

2. What is Greta Fiorentino wearing?
(a) A fur coat.
(b) A flowered housecoat.
(c) A bathing suit.
(d) A summer dress.

3. What does Mrs. Jones tell the group about marriage?
(a) It is for better or worse and that if it does not turn out the way you expected than you just have to make do.
(b) It is something everyone should try, at least once.
(c) You can always get divorced, if the marriage goes sour.
(d) Do not ever do it.

4. What do the women wonder about Sam Kaplan?
(a) What is wrong with the young man.
(b) Why he is not married.
(c) If he is available.
(d) Why he seems to like Rose.

5. Who watches Rose and Mr. Easter as they walk to the funeral?
(a) Sam and Mrs. Maurrant.
(b) Mr. Jones.
(c) Mr. Maurrant.
(d) Mr. Kaplan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is noticeable about Mr. Jones, the next morning?

2. What does the policeman do when he arrives?

3. Why can the Hildebrands not pay the rent?

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

5. How does Vincent Jones treat Rose?

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