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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Maurrant have just enough strength to do?
(a) Open her eyes and say Rose's name.
(b) Call out Mr. Sankey's name.
(c) Look at Rose.
(d) Moan.

2. What forms in front of the building?
(a) A crowd.
(b) A bunch of tourists.
(c) A pool of blood.
(d) A line of police officers.

3. About what does Shirley want to tell Rose?
(a) Her brother, Sam.
(b) Her school.
(c) Her summer courses.
(d) Her new boyfriend.

4. What do the neighbors do when Ms. Simpson argues with Mrs. Hildebrand?
(a) They stand up for Mrs. Hildebrand.
(b) They go to their respective homes.
(c) They agree with Ms. Simpson.
(d) They sit quietly and watch.

5. Why is Shirley angered at Rose's comment?
(a) She does not believe Rose.
(b) She thinks Rose is trying to embarrass her.
(c) She misinterprets it as Sam and Rose both feeling sorry for her.
(d) She does not trust Rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Shirley hurt Rose's feelings?

2. What does Mr. Kaplan believe is the cause of the troubles with the world?

3. What does the policeman do when he arrives?

4. What happens when Mr. Sankey arrives?

5. Why do the neighbors get into a discussion about labor unions, the working class, and America's prosperity?

(see the answer key)

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