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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. What were May and George hoping Jerry would land?
(a) A job in a restaurant.
(b) A contract.
(c) A plane.
(d) A lead role.

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

3. When was the decision to leave New York City made?
(a) This afternoon.
(b) One week ago.
(c) Yesterday evening.
(d) This morning.

4. How did this decision to leave come about?
(a) After watching Al Jolson.
(b) After learning about the work available in Chicago.
(c) After hearing success stories from other vaudevillians.
(d) After meeting Al Jolson for dinner.

5. What has Jerry done to the trio's act?
(a) He has landed them roles in a Broadway play.
(b) Found a new theatre for them to perform in.
(c) He has sold the vaudeville act.
(d) He has found a new agent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the first scene open?

2. What kind of play is ONCE IN A LIFETIME?

3. Who has a good idea about the trio's new job?

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

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

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