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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Grandpa's philosophizing, what does Mr. Kirby decide to do?
(a) Quit his job.
(b) Move to another state.
(c) Go home to his wife.
(d) Join the family in the evening's dinner.

2. What do the family members think of Tony?
(a) They are very accepting of him.
(b) They do not like him.
(c) They are unsure if he is right for Alice.
(d) They do not trust him.

3. For what does Tony plea?
(a) To speak to his fiancee.
(b) To end the engagement.
(c) To be released from jail.
(d) To go home.

4. With what does Mr. DePinna emerge from the basement?
(a) More fireworks.
(b) Old clothing to donate to the poor.
(c) A painting of himself as a discus thrower.
(d) An old photograph of the family.

5. Why does Tony want to leave the firm?
(a) To pursue work that will make him happy.
(b) He is tired of working with his father.
(c) He does not like working in New York City.
(d) He wants to work for a firm that will pay him more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ed hesitant to leave the apartment?

2. How does Alice feel about Tony?

3. What does Tony's comment about family dynamics foreshadow?

4. What does Essie urge Ed to do?

5. What is Ironic about Alice's refusal?

(see the answer key)

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