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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eugene claims that his grandfather died from what in Act I?
(a) Pneumonia
(b) Diphtheria
(c) Tuberculosis
(d) Polio

2. What ailment is Laurie Morton said to suffer from in Act I?
(a) Epilepsy
(b) Asthma
(c) A heart flutter
(d) Cancer

3. Eugene tells the audience in Act I that he’s committed a mortal sin by doing what?
(a) Stealing from a priest
(b) Lusting after his cousin
(c) Lusting after his mother
(d) Committing adultery

4. What is Kate’s response when Blanche tells her in Act I, “I’m going to pay you and Jack back someday. I don’t know when, but I keep my word”?
(a) I’m not worried about you paying us back
(b) I need the money now
(c) I know you will, Blanche
(d) From your lips to the Irish Sweepstakes

5. Who is the movie star that Kate says Blanche looks like when Blanche descends for her date in Act II?
(a) Betty Grable
(b) Irene Dunne
(c) Marilyn Monroe
(d) Clara Bow

Short Answer Questions

1. What actress played the role of Blanche in the original cast of Brighton Beach Memoirs?

2. Eugene claims in Act II, “I’d give up writing if I could” what?

3. Nora tells her family in Act I that the Broadway musical she wants to be in will start rehearsing when?

4. How old is Blanche Morton described as in the stage directions from Act I?

5. What does Jack do for nine hours a day for his primary job?

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