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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 Alice tell Tony she cannot marry him?
(a) Her family does not approve of him.
(b) She no longer loves him.
(c) She is already married.
(d) He can never understand her family.

2. What do the authors show, despite the difficulties and differences in Alice's family?
(a) The family's love for the Kirbys.
(b) Tony dislike of the family.
(c) Her love for the family.
(d) They Kirby's love for the family.

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

4. How does Alice respond to Tony?
(a) She agrees to run away with him.
(b) She is even more ashamed of her family.
(c) She relents.
(d) She still does not want to marry him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who passes Mr. Henderson in the hall?

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

3. How does Grandpa challenge Mr. Henderson?

4. What is Ironic about Alice's refusal?

5. How does Alice feel about her family?

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