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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Essie want Ed to do?
(a) Call the police and tell them that a strange man is following him.
(b) Go to work and enjoy himself.
(c) Quit his job and stay at home with her, dancing.
(d) Return as soon as possible so that he can play the xylophone for her lesson with Mr. Kolenkhov.

2. What does Alice agree to do?
(a) Marry Tony.
(b) Forget about Tony.
(c) Run away with Tony.
(d) Leave her family.

3. Why does Alice love Tony?
(a) He is wealthy.
(b) He is a smooth talker.
(c) He accepts her family for who they are.
(d) He is handsome.

4. What is not appropriate about what Ed and Donald do?
(a) They have houseguests and should not hide in the basement.
(b) The Kirbys are embarrassed by the embrace.
(c) Adult men should not cry.
(d) Nothing they buy is appropriate for the occasion.

5. How does Tony feel about Alice's family?
(a) He worries about their mental health.
(b) He is annoyed by them.
(c) He loves them.
(d) He is unsure how he feels about them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has come for dinner with the Sycamore family?

3. What does Penny do when the doorbell rings?

4. What does Mrs. Kirby announce?

5. Why does Penny initiate a word game?

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