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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. What has happened to those who cannot deal with Grandma Kurnitz?
(a) They have moved out and never spoken to her again.
(b) They suffer in some personal way from her lack of affection.
(c) They ignore her.
(d) They have not been affected by her.

2. What news does Eddie's doctor give?
(a) He has cancer.
(b) He is as healthy as a horse.
(c) He has an irregular heartbeat.
(d) He only has a few days to live.

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

4. How do the others deal with Grandma Kurnitz?
(a) They avoid her.
(b) They yell at her.
(c) They try to talk to her.
(d) They beg her.

5. How do the boys feel about the intruder?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Angry.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Excited.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must Jay help Bella convey her news?

2. How do the family members respond to this news?

3. How does this scene begin?

4. Why does the doctor diagnose Eddie with this?

5. How must Bella feel as her mother chastises her?

(see the answer key)

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