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

2. How is May feeling when she enters the scene?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Scared.

3. Why is this decision to leave made, according to Jerry?
(a) He wants to be on Broadway.
(b) He is tired of New York City.
(c) They could be successful in Chicago.
(d) They can earn a great deal of money.

4. What do May and George think of Jerry's news?
(a) They are angered by this news.
(b) It is not what they are expecting.
(c) They are shocked and appalled.
(d) It is what they were hoping for.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Jerry Hyland.

2. Of the main characters, who is the worrier?

3. How did this decision to leave come about?

4. According to Jerry, with what kind of news does he return?

5. What is THE JAZZ SINGER?

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