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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Maurrant respond when Rose tells her that she tried to bring up the subject of them moving out of the city but Mr. Maurrant would not listen?
(a) She is surprised he did not listen.
(b) She knew he would not.
(c) She decides she will talk to him.
(d) She is angry with him.

2. Why does Rose ask Sam if there is a certain way she should act in a synagogue?
(a) She is curious about his faith.
(b) She is thinking about converting to Judaism.
(c) The funeral that she will be attending today takes place in a synagogue.
(d) She is going to a Jewish wedding.

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

4. What does Shirley have sticking out of her bag when she arrives?
(a) A ruler.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) An umbrella.
(d) A book.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Shirley and Rose do before they part?

2. How can the audience see some of the activities of the apartment residents?

3. What happens when Sam tries to stop Mr. Maurrant?

4. For what does Sam not want to be responsible?

5. What does Rose's father ask about Mr. Easter?

(see the answer key)

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