Between Riverside and Crazy Quiz

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As the scene begins, who is in bed with Pops? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Lulu.

Oswaldo.

The Church Lady.

The dog.

What action in Act 2, Scene 4 reinforces the idea, evident in his gift of the ring from the Church Lady, that Pops' / Walter has changed significantly? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

His decision to work hard so he can increase his donation to the orphans.

His decision to take Junior with him as he travels.

His decision to take the dog with him as he travels.

His decision to work hard to repay O'Connor and Caro for the ring.

What is the most likely reason that being on the roof represents, in the play and for the characters, hope and possibility? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Someone can look across the roofs of other houses: have a sense of superiority.

Someone can jump from one roof to another: have a sense of danger.

Someone can look down on the people below: have a sense of control.

Someone can see more of the sky more clearly: it's more open.

At this point in the play, what is the most likely reason that Pops is so determined to stay in his apartment? (from Act 1, Scene 1, Part 2)

It's rent controlled, and he only has to pay a relatively low amount of money to stay there.

It's the only place he can find that has room for all his "children".

It was in his wife's will that he had to stay, or else he wouldn't inherit her money.

It's the only place he can find that will take a dog.

In Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5, Oswaldo's insistence on being given the credit card echoes what earlier scene/moment, and why? (from Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5)

Junior's request that Pops stop using the good silver and china: in both cases, son figures ask father figures to give up something important.

Junior's request that Lulu take the dog for a walk: in both cases, characters are being asked to take care of someone/thing that's treated them badly.

Junior's request that Pops stop using the good silver and china: in both cases, young men are trying to get an older man to give up something fundamental to his identity.

Pops' request that Lulu put on some clothes: in both cases, the characters are demanding that other characters change behavior that isn't proper.