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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Nat say he and his partner flew here to speak to the Cowboy?
(a) This morning.
(b) This afternoon.
(c) Last night.
(d) Last week.

2. How long has Midge held his current job?
(a) Forty-seven years.
(b) Thirty-nine years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Forty-two years.

3. Who was a member of the Communist Party?
(a) Nat.
(b) Midge.
(c) Gilley.
(d) The Cowboy.

4. Who had his wallet stolen the night before Act 2 begins?
(a) Midge.
(b) Nat.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Danforth.

5. How long does Midge say it's been since he smoked a cigarette?
(a) Sixteen years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Thirty-two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Clara named after?

2. What is Nat's daughter's name?

3. What does Nat say he gets from the back door at the Plaza Hotel every morning?

4. Which character says, "Hey, how 'bout you go sit with them old dudes in fronta the Welfare Hotel, them old butter brains . . ."?

5. Who is Nat referring to when he says, "I guarantee he will not return today. He wants the easy money, he doesn't want trouble . . ."?

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