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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 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 is the visit unexpected?
(a) He was supposed to work late.
(b) Grandpa thought he had chased him away for good.
(c) They have come one night too early for their dinner invitation.
(d) She had forgotten her gin bottle in the living room.

3. How does Mr. Henderson leave?
(a) In a huff.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) He is thrown out of the house.
(d) With encouragement from Grandpa.

4. What does Tony remind Alice?
(a) Every couple has challenges with family dynamics.
(b) They do not have to live near her family.
(c) They will be building their own lives away from their families.
(d) His family is even more odd.

5. How does the second act open?
(a) In the Kirby's home.
(b) Upstairs.
(c) In the same living room.
(d) In the basement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might be some of the unusual noises heard throughout the apartment?

2. Why is Essie Carmichael making candy?

3. What does Tony decide to do?

4. How is Paul's fireworks operation uncovered?

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

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