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

2. How might Tony feel about being interrupted by Alice's family members?
(a) Content and not bothered.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Irritated.

3. Why does Ed ask Rheba about the dinner menu?
(a) So that he may begin the typesetting.
(b) He is a very picky eater.
(c) He has a strong sense of curiosity.
(d) He wants to make sure his favorite dessert, apple pie, is included on it.

4. Why does Donald arrive with flies?
(a) To put into the pie.
(b) To show Ed, who is fascinated by them.
(c) To feed the snakes in the solarium.
(d) To annoy the family.

5. Whose son is Tony?
(a) The headmaster of a prep school.
(b) A famous actor.
(c) A professor.
(d) The firm's owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Grandpa challenge Mr. Henderson?

2. Why does Alice feel she has to refuse this?

3. Who is Mr. Henderson?

4. What occurs in the basement?

5. Where does Tony attend college?

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