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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. Who does Grandpa not know?
(a) Alice is in love with Tony.
(b) Essie has hired a ballet instructor.
(c) That Penny has left.
(d) Any of the graduates.

2. Where are Alice and Tony Kirby going?
(a) To an art show.
(b) Out to a movie.
(c) To the symphony.
(d) Out to dinner.

3. Who is the patriarch of this zany family?
(a) Grandpa Vanderhof.
(b) Paul Sycamore.
(c) Ed Carmichael.
(d) Tony Kirby.

4. For what can Grandpa see no need?
(a) His money to be put to something that he cannot see.
(b) His money to be spent by the police force.
(c) His participation in jury duty.
(d) Acquiring a job that he does not want.

5. Why is Mr. Henderson at the house?
(a) He has some of the Sycamore's mail.
(b) He has come to speak to Grandpa.
(c) He is Alice's date.
(d) He is coming for dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Essie Carmichael making candy?

2. Why does Alice wonder if a visitor has arrived?

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

4. What does Alice Sycamore do for a living?

5. How is Alice compared to the rest of her family?

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