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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Seth want to tell Loomis where Martha is?
(a) He wants to keep Martha away from her daughter.
(b) He's afraid Loomis wants to harm her.
(c) He doesn't know for sure which Martha he's looking for.
(d) He wants Loomis to give him money first.

2. Why does Jeremy tell Mattie she should move in with him?
(a) because he wants to be with her forever
(b) so neither has to be alone
(c) to have a good time
(d) so they can save money on lodging

3. Who is Herald Loomis looking for?
(a) his son Gerry
(b) his cousin Glory
(c) his wife Martha
(d) his uncle Paul

4. What fine did Jeremy have to pay?
(a) two dollars
(b) no fine
(c) fifty cents
(d) thirty dollars

5. What does Bertha tell Seth to get ready for?
(a) bed
(b) work
(c) church
(d) breakfast

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Seth say was Martha's job, when Bynum first came to the rooming house?

2. What did the last person Seth said "wasn't right" do?

3. Who does Mattie end up making a date with?

4. Who left the rooming house, still owing Seth two dollars?

5. What floor does Seth say he's got a room available on?

(see the answer key)

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