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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 Penny change into her artist costume?
(a) Essie wants to take a photograph of her in her costume.
(b) She is enthused at the prospect of a new creative outlet.
(c) Penny is going to paint a portrait of Tony.
(d) She wants to play dress-up.

2. What occurs in the basement?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) An explosion.
(c) A celebration.
(d) A flood.

3. Why does Paul show Alice his new fireworks?
(a) He is trying to get her away from Tony.
(b) He wants to show off.
(c) He wants her to learn to make fireworks too.
(d) He loves her and wants to include her in his hobby.

4. Who is the most aimless of the household and periodically plays notes on the xylophone so that Essie can dance?
(a) Essie Carmichael.
(b) Alice Sycamore.
(c) Grandpa.
(d) Ed Carmichael.

5. Why does Tony make this decision?
(a) He cares more about his own family.
(b) He is tired of the family difficulties.
(c) He no longer wants to be near either family.
(d) He enjoys the convivial atmosphere of the household.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alice feel about Tony?

2. What do the authors show, despite the difficulties and differences in Alice's family?

3. What does Grandpa enjoy doing?

4. What is unusual about the apartment?

5. Why is Mr. Henderson at the house?

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