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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who has come for dinner with the Sycamore family?
(a) Tony Kirby.
(b) The Kirbys.
(c) Mr. Kolenkhov.
(d) Mr. Henderson.

3. Where does Alice go to get ready for her date?
(a) In the basement.
(b) Upstairs.
(c) In the office.
(d) In her own home.

4. What does Penny do when the doorbell rings?
(a) She goes to the basement.
(b) She runs upstairs.
(c) She answers the door.
(d) She peaks out the window.

5. From where does the patriarch of this zany family come home?
(a) Work at a bank.
(b) Selling candy.
(c) The basement making fireworks.
(d) Attending a commencement ceremony.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are Alice and Tony Kirby going?

3. Why is Essie Carmichael making candy?

4. How are the characters introduced?

5. Why does Donald arrive with flies?

(see the answer key)

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