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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is The Odd Couple set?
(a) Sacramento.
(b) Dallas.
(c) New York City.
(d) Washington, D.C.

2. What is Oscar's last name?
(a) Madison.
(b) Smith.
(c) Post.
(d) Ungar.

3. Why is Roy upset with Speed in the first scene?
(a) Speed keeps winning.
(b) Speed is trying to peek at his hand.
(c) Speed keeps blowing smoke in his face.
(d) Speed makes a comment about his wife.

4. How is Roy's personality best described?
(a) Acerbic.
(b) Witty.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Cranky.

5. What major event happens to Oscar before the play starts?
(a) His wife leaves him.
(b) He wins the lottery.
(c) He gets a promotion.
(d) His brother dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the first poker game, what do the players primarily talk about?

2. When Felix is locked in a bathroom overnight, what does he do?

3. Which character is the most concerned about playing poker instead of talking?

4. What is Oscar's wife's name?

5. What are the poker players worried about in the first scene?

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