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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tony attend college?
(a) Columbia University.
(b) Northwestern University.
(c) NYU.
(d) Cambridge University in England.

2. Why does Alice assume Tony will not be able to accept her family?
(a) She has a difficult time believing they can be accepted.
(b) Tony has already complained about her family's odd behavior.
(c) No one else accepts her family.
(d) Tony is very critical.

3. What scenario mirrors the challenges of the American family endured during the dire economic times of the Depression?
(a) The lack of the acceptance of Alice's family by Tony.
(b) Alice's desire to be a career woman.
(c) Alice's love for the family in spite of difficulties and differences.
(d) Alice and Tony being unsure if they have enough in common.

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

5. Why does Rheba enter the room?
(a) To check on the dinner count.
(b) She is looking for her boyfriend.
(c) To clean the room.
(d) To talk to Alice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Essie Carmichael making candy?

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

3. What is this person's name?

4. Why does Ed ask Rheba about the dinner menu?

5. Why does Alice say about everything in the world?

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