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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Stanley say he lost in November and claimed he had a hole in his pocket?
(a) $5
(b) $20
(c) $10
(d) $2

2. What does Kate tell Stanley to tell his father about the missing money in Act II?
(a) That he spent the money on groceries
(b) That he lost the money gambling
(c) That he was robbed
(d) That he had a hole in his pocket

3. Kate describes the Murphy family across the street as belonging to what group in Act I?
(a) The Goyim
(b) The Nazis
(c) The Israelis
(d) The Cossacks

4. How many big musical numbers are in the Broadway musical that Nora hopes to be in?
(a) 2
(b) 8
(c) 9
(d) 6

5. How is Blanche’s demeanor described when she descends the stairs for her date in Act II?
(a) Vicious
(b) Playful
(c) Exuberant
(d) Cold

Short Answer Questions

1. What school classes does Nora say aren’t “going to help me on the stage” in Act I?

2. What baseball team does Eugene dream of playing for in Act I?

3. What actress played the role of Nora in the original cast of Brighton Beach Memoirs?

4. In what county does Eugene say he lives in Act I?

5. Why does Eugene say his knee hurts in the beginning of Act II?

(see the answer key)

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