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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the audience able to see of this building?
(a) The first five floors of the highrise aparment, a sign for valet parking, and a large awning over the entrance.
(b) The first floor windows and the bottom of the second story. To the left there is a partial view of the attached building, a storage warehouse under heavy construction. The house to the right is being demolished.
(c) A typical looking suburban home with toys lying around in the front yard.
(d) The front of this old Victorian home, lined with bushes and flowerbeds.

2. What does Lippo tell Rose about the high temperature?
(a) It reminds him of the weather in Greece, where he grew up.
(b) It is the hottest weather he has felt in many years.
(c) It is reminiscent of the weather in Italy where he grew up.
(d) It is bothering his arthritis.

3. What has Mr. Buchanan received because of his wife and new baby?
(a) A gift from his boss.
(b) One month of no rent.
(c) The day off of work.
(d) A second job.

4. When will Mrs. Hildebrand and her children be thrown out of their apartment?
(a) In one week.
(b) Tomorrow.
(c) Next week.
(d) In one month.

5. What does Rose ask Mr. Kaplan will happen, despite the removal of capitalism?
(a) If people will still be mean to each other.
(b) If people will still be poor.
(c) If life will still be so difficult.
(d) If she will ever find happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the group begin to break up?

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

3. Who tries to help Rose by yelling at Vincent?

4. What does Sam think about God?

5. What does Mrs. Maurrant do after she motions Mr. Sankey over to the window?

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