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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 takes place at Columbia University?
(a) An art gallery opening that Penny attends.
(b) A ballet performance that Alice and Tony attend.
(c) A commencement ceremony that Grandpa Vanderhof attends.
(d) A ballet class that Essie attends.

2. Why is Essie Carmichael making candy?
(a) Her husband, Ed, has taken orders for the sweets that need to be filled today.
(b) Her mother sells candy from the home.
(c) It is one of her many hobbies.
(d) She loves candy.

3. Who is the patriarch of this zany family?
(a) Grandpa Vanderhof.
(b) Ed Carmichael.
(c) Paul Sycamore.
(d) Tony Kirby.

4. What is the purpose of the cluttered and chaotic living room of Grandpa Vanderhof?
(a) It is the setting for part of the first scene.
(b) It is where the play opens.
(c) The characters discuss this location in the first scene.
(d) The characters are headed here in the first scene.

5. Why does Ed ask Rheba about the dinner menu?
(a) He is a very picky eater.
(b) He has a strong sense of curiosity.
(c) He wants to make sure his favorite dessert, apple pie, is included on it.
(d) So that he may begin the typesetting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alice feel about Tony?

2. Who has come for dinner with the Sycamore family?

3. From where does Penny's daughter arrive?

4. From where do Paul Sycamore and Mr. DePinna emerge?

5. What has Grandpa never done?

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