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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Penny doing as the scene opens?
(a) Working on a script.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Painting a self-portrait.
(d) Talking to an actress.

2. Why does Paul show Alice his new fireworks?
(a) He wants her to learn to make fireworks too.
(b) He wants to show off.
(c) He is trying to get her away from Tony.
(d) He loves her and wants to include her in his hobby.

3. How are the characters introduced?
(a) A voice-over describes each character.
(b) Alice introduces them.
(c) As they come in and out of this room.
(d) By Grandpa.

4. Who is Gay Wellington?
(a) Tony's aunt.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) A family member.
(d) An actress.

5. What do the authors show, despite the difficulties and differences in Alice's family?
(a) Tony dislike of the family.
(b) Her love for the family.
(c) The family's love for the Kirbys.
(d) They Kirby's love for the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grandpa ask God to allow?

2. What is happening at the same time Alice and Tony are making declarations to one another?

3. Why does Rheba enter the room?

4. What occurs in the basement?

5. What does Tony's comment about family dynamics foreshadow?

(see the answer key)

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