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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. What does Alice declare?
(a) The painting is the most beautiful one she has ever seen.
(b) The dance is beautiful.
(c) She wants to begin reading the book immediately.
(d) The fireworks' red glow is beautiful.

2. From what type of family does Alice come?
(a) One that accepts anyone, regardless of nationality or profession.
(b) One that is similar to the Kirbys.
(c) One that is not accepting of others.
(d) One that is fairly typical.

3. How does Alice feel about Tony?
(a) She really likes him.
(b) She is unsure about him.
(c) She does not like him.
(d) She detests him.

4. To what has Grandpa not responded?
(a) The police station's letters regarding his unpaid parking tickets.
(b) Phone calls from the courthouse.
(c) Requests for him to find a job.
(d) The government's letters regarding his tax evasion.

5. What is the purpose of the cluttered and chaotic living room of Grandpa Vanderhof?
(a) The characters are headed here in the first scene.
(b) The characters discuss this location in the first scene.
(c) It is the setting for part of the first scene.
(d) It is where the play opens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Henderson's job?

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

3. How does Alice feel about her family?

4. Why does Alice tell Tony she cannot marry him?

5. What do the authors show, despite the difficulties and differences in Alice's family?

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