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

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

3. What is this person's name?
(a) Penny.
(b) Paul.
(c) Grandpa Vanderhof.
(d) Essie.

4. What genre of play is "You Can't Take It With You?"
(a) Non-fiction.
(b) Romantic comedy.
(c) Historical fiction.
(d) Science fiction.

5. Why does Alice declare this?
(a) Her relationship with Tony will work out after all.
(b) Her family is not so strange afte rall.
(c) She loves her grandfather.
(d) Her mother is so kind and thoughtful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice say to Tony?

2. How might Alice feel about being interrupted by her family members?

3. How does the reader or audience member know that this room serves more than one purpose?

4. What must Alice and Tony do?

5. What scares Mr. Henderson out of the apartment without another word?

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