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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens as the Kirbys prepare to leave?
(a) The house explodes.
(b) Mr. Kirby tells his wife they are no longer leaving.
(c) Three men from the Justice Department arrive.
(d) Mrs. Kirby changes her mind and wants to stay.

2. What do the authors show, despite the difficulties and differences in Alice's family?
(a) Her love for the family.
(b) They Kirby's love for the family.
(c) The family's love for the Kirbys.
(d) Tony dislike of the family.

3. Why does Alice relent?
(a) She wants their relationship to work.
(b) She does not have the willpower to argue.
(c) Tony is very convincing.
(d) She loves and trusts Tony.

4. What has Grandpa never done?
(a) Participated in jury duty.
(b) Paid parking tickets.
(c) Worked.
(d) Paid any income taxes.

5. Why does Donald arrive with flies?
(a) To show Ed, who is fascinated by them.
(b) To feed the snakes in the solarium.
(c) To annoy the family.
(d) To put into the pie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might be some of the unusual noises heard throughout the apartment?

2. From where does the patriarch of this zany family come home?

3. To what does the family agree?

4. What does Ed need to do?

5. What does Essie urge Ed to do?

(see the answer key)

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