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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what will they capitalize, if they take this advice and create a new job for the trio?
(a) The conversion of silent movie stars to the new medium of talkies.
(b) The historic value of the theatre.
(c) The need for vaudeville shows around the country.
(d) The need for Hollywood directors.

2. Who made this decision to leave New York City?
(a) Al.
(b) George.
(c) May.
(d) Jerry.

3. For whom is May waiting?
(a) She is waiting for George to leave.
(b) She is waiting for George to return.
(c) She is waiting for Al Jolson to leave.
(d) She is waiting for their other partner, Jerry, to return.

4. Who rudely interrupts George from what he is happily doing?
(a) May.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Mark.
(d) Jerry.

5. What kind of play is ONCE IN A LIFETIME?
(a) A tragedy.
(b) A lighthearted play.
(c) A work of nonfiction.
(d) A morbid play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do May and George think of Jerry's news?

2. How did this decision to leave come about?

3. What do the other two think of this new job idea?

4. Why are these New York performers headed there?

5. What is this person's idea, regarding the new job?

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