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

2. 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.

3. What is unusual about the apartment?
(a) It is quiet.
(b) There are unusual noises throughout the apartment.
(c) The windows are boarded up.
(d) Everyone is in the same room.

4. What does Grandpa enjoy doing?
(a) Selling candy.
(b) Running the household.
(c) Attending commencement exercises.
(d) Working at the bank.

5. What might be some of the unusual noises heard throughout the apartment?
(a) Creaking of the old house.
(b) The construction of fireworks.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) A party in the basement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening at the same time Alice and Tony are making declarations to one another?

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

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

4. Why does Tony ask Alice to do this?

5. Where does Alice go to get ready for her date?

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