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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pops ask Lulu if she is considering getting in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A boyfriend.
(b) A jacket.
(c) A job.
(d) An apartment.

2. What does O'Connor suggest Junior is involved in, in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Underground trade of illegal drugs.
(b) Illicit trade in stolen electronics.
(c) Performing as a hit-man.
(d) Cyber hacking.

3. How does Lieutenant Caro describe his current situation at work in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) "I'm back to being a beat cop now" (20).
(b) "I'm a glorified paper shuffler now" (20).
(c) "I'm rising fast in the force" (20).
(d) "I'm about to be fired" (20).

4. Who played Oswaldo in the original production of Between Riverside and Crazy?
(a) Stephen McKinley Henderson.
(b) Ron Cephas Jones.
(c) Austin Pendleton.
(d) Victor Almanzar.

5. What is Lieutenant Caro's first name?
(a) Roger.
(b) Jack.
(c) Dave.
(d) Mark.

6. What theater company originally produced Between Riverside and Crazy?
(a) Atlantic Theater Company.
(b) Labyrinth Theater Company.
(c) Roundabout Theatre Company.
(d) Horizon Theater Company.

7. What is Pops' response when Lulu tells him in Act 1, Scene 2, "I really appreciate you taking me in, Dad" (15)?
(a) "You need to get out soon, honey."
(b) "You family, Lulu. Ain't a thing."
(c) "I love you, Lulu. You're welcome."
(d) "You're my daughter."

8. What activity does O'Connor suggest Lulu is engaging in, in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Illicit trade in stolen electronics.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Dealing drugs.
(d) Cyber hacking.

9. Who tells the joke about the gorilla in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Lieutenant Caro.
(b) Detective O'Connor.
(c) Pops.
(d) Junior.

10. Why is Pops in conflict with the landlord of his apartment building?
(a) The landlord is harassing Lulu.
(b) The landlord is trying to evict him.
(c) The landlord has been arrested for fraud.
(d) The landlord is selling the building.

11. What does Lulu say she is going to be someday in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A nurse.
(c) An accountant.
(d) A stock broker.

12. Which statement describes Pops's feelings about Lulu's pregnancy in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) "We gotta find a solution" (15).
(b) "Don't nobody tell Junior" (15).
(c) "You are a fool, Lulu" (15).
(d) "I'm tickled pink, Lulu" (15).

13. What does Junior tell Pops and Oswaldo not to mess with when he leaves Pops's apartment in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) His dog.
(b) His box.
(c) His gun.
(d) His jacket.

14. What was the name of Pops's wife?
(a) Delores.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Anna.
(d) Maria.

15. Who played the role of Pops in the original production of Between Riverside and Crazy?
(a) Victor Almanzar.
(b) Stephen McKinley Henderson.
(c) Austin Pendleton.
(d) Ron Cephas Jones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caro tell Pops in order to diffuse their conflict in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. How much money does the bartender charge the gorilla for his drink in the joke from Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What setting is indicated for the opening of Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What does the gorilla order at the bar in the joke from Act 1, Scene 3?

5. How did Caro get the money to purchase an engagement ring?

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