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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. How does Eddie tell the boys?
(a) In his letter to them.
(b) He writes a letter to his mother.
(c) He calls them on the phone.
(d) He comes home to tell them.

2. What does Jay help Bella convey?
(a) How frustrated she is with her mother.
(b) How much she loves her family.
(c) That she is no longer marrying Johnny.
(d) That she is going to marry Johnny.

3. Why does Grandma Kurnitz especially see no point in doing this?
(a) Bella has a learning disability and is immature.
(b) Eddie will not be coming home any time soon.
(c) Her life is a waste.
(d) The boys are educated enough.

4. What does Bella do all the time?
(a) Cook.
(b) Talk.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Dream.

5. Why are these dreams unrealistic?
(a) No one can attain these dreams.
(b) Only wealthy people can have dreams like that.
(c) Boyfriends will get you nowhere.
(d) The people who have the dreams have no chance of attaining them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the boys doing?

2. When are the boys even more mesmerized?

3. Where has Eddie's sales route taken him?

4. About what is Bella adamant?

5. Who is the bravest of all Grandma Kurnitz's children?

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