View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Grandpa ask God to allow?
(a) Paul and Mr. DePinna to stop making fireworks.
(b) The family to continue living in the manner it has become used to.
(c) The basement to be easily repaired.
(d) That Mr. Henderson leaves them alone.

3. What is Penny Sycamore doing?
(a) Watching her daughter's ballet lesson.
(b) Typing away at one of the many plays she is writing.
(c) Running the cash register.
(d) Painting.

4. What is not a good enough reason for Grandpa to part with his money?
(a) The need for an income.
(b) To operation of the police force.
(c) The right to a fair and speedy trial.
(d) The operation of the federal government

5. What takes place at Columbia University?
(a) A ballet performance that Alice and Tony attend.
(b) An art gallery opening that Penny attends.
(c) A commencement ceremony that Grandpa Vanderhof attends.
(d) A ballet class that Essie attends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tony attend college?

2. What does Alice Sycamore do for a living?

3. What does Penny do when the doorbell rings?

4. Why is Essie Carmichael making candy?

5. Who is the most aimless of the household and periodically plays notes on the xylophone so that Essie can dance?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 307 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample