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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. Why is Essie Carmichael making candy?
(a) Her mother sells candy from the home.
(b) It is one of her many hobbies.
(c) Her husband, Ed, has taken orders for the sweets that need to be filled today.
(d) She loves candy.

2. Who passes Mr. Henderson in the hall?
(a) Paul.
(b) Tony.
(c) Mr. Kolenkhov.
(d) Alice.

3. Who is Mr. Henderson?
(a) The man from the Internal Revenue Service.
(b) He is the neighbor.
(c) A man to whom Ed sells candy.
(d) He is Alice's date.

4. Who does Alice think the visitor might be?
(a) Tony.
(b) Grandpa.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) Paul.

5. Why does Alice wonder if a visitor has arrived?
(a) The dog starts to bark.
(b) There is a knock on the door.
(c) Her mother is at the door.
(d) The doorbell sounds.

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. What is Penny Sycamore doing?

3. What takes place at Columbia University?

4. How does Grandpa challenge Mr. Henderson?

5. Where are Alice and Tony Kirby going?

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