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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One: Scenes 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of job does Evan hold?
(a) Social worker.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Parole officer.
(d) Police officer.

2. For what position at Olstead's does Cynthia tell Brucie she is being considered?
(a) Sales representative.
(b) Floor manager.
(c) Receptionist.
(d) Warehouse supervisor.

3. What reason does Chris give for not telling Jason his plans to attend college?
(a) He knew Jason would make fun of him.
(b) He did not want Jason to feel ashamed.
(c) He thought Jason would want to come along.
(d) He thought Jason would be jealous of him.

4. What does Cynthia cite as making up half of her job as floor manager at Olstead's?
(a) Maintaining the machines.
(b) Schmoozing with the bosses.
(c) Looking busy.
(d) Yelling at people.

5. How many employees did the City of Reading fire in May of 2000, as stated in the news briefing at the start of Scene 5 of Act 1?
(a) 250.
(b) 50.
(c) 500.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the bartender at the bar that serves as main setting within the play's narrative?

2. How many seconds does Chris's father say it would take Chris to reach into his pocket for some money?

3. What item does Tracey ask Jason to bring her the minute she arrives at Jessie's birthday party at the bar?

4. What question does Chris enjoy asking Stan every time he comes in, though he knows the answer?

5. At what age does Jason say he plans to retire from Olstead's?

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