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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 mistakenly thought about the fireworks?
(a) They are explosives set to destroy the house.
(b) They are decorations.
(c) They are candles.
(d) The agency men construe them as weapons.

2. Why does Penny change into her artist costume?
(a) Essie wants to take a photograph of her in her costume.
(b) Penny is going to paint a portrait of Tony.
(c) She is enthused at the prospect of a new creative outlet.
(d) She wants to play dress-up.

3. What is immediately clear upon the arrival of the unexpected guest(s)?
(a) Gay is drunk.
(b) The distinction between the two families.
(c) Mr. Henderson has brought company.
(d) He is not in a good mood.

4. What is Ironic about Alice's refusal?
(a) She will meet her future husband at work.
(b) She initially refuses Tony's proposal on the grounds that her own family will not be accepted in Tony's world.
(c) Her family is so understanding and loving.
(d) Tony will be the love of her life, if she would only go on a date with him.

5. How does Alice feel about her family?
(a) She is annoyed with their strange behavior and wants nothing to do with them.
(b) She loves them and wants them to accept Tony.
(c) She loves them too much to ever cut them out of her life.
(d) She loves them but is willing to leave them to be with Tony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What continues as usual tonight?

2. Why does Paul show Alice his new fireworks?

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

4. How does the couple act?

5. Why is what this person shows her important?

(see the answer key)

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