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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does A complain about B in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A complains that B is a terrible cook.
(b) A complains that B talks too much.
(c) A complains that B is hurting her.
(d) A complains that B is rude to her.

2. Who is B?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A middle-aged woman.
(c) A young woman.
(d) A little girl.

3. What does B say about children in act 1, part 1?
(a) That they should not be told about death so that they won't worry about it.
(b) That they should be taught that death is a blessing.
(c) That they should be taught from the time they are six that they are on the way to death.
(d) That they should experience the death of someone close as early as possible.

4. Whose name is A trying to remember at the end of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) The movie star she met.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Her husband's brother.
(d) Her niece.

5. Who reacts negatively to the racism in A's remarks?
(a) C.
(b) The nurse.
(c) B.
(d) The boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does A refer to as "a real smart little Jew?"

2. What did A lie about to impress her future husband?

3. What does B tell C to do in Act 1, Part 1?

4. What does A's lawyer want to do?

5. According to C, why are B and C not as excited about the movie star as A is?

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