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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Lippo and Mrs. Maurrant do as the group discusses music and their respective favorites?
(a) Turn on the record player.
(b) Sing a song.
(c) Dance in the sidewalk.
(d) Play the violin.

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

4. What does Sam urge Mrs. Jones to do?
(a) Stop Mr. Maurrant.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Go and warn Mrs. Maurrant.
(d) Leave the building.

5. Why does Mr. Buchanan rush out of the building?
(a) His wife is in labor.
(b) The building is on fire.
(c) He forgot to buy groceries.
(d) He is chasing after his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Kaplan say about all the young people?

2. What is the reaction when Miss Cushing appears at the Maurrant's window and yells for an ambulance?

3. What forms in front of the building?

4. When will Mrs. Hildebrand and her children be thrown out of their apartment?

5. What does Mrs. Maurrant tell her daughter she needs in her life?

(see the answer key)

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