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"Up the Down Staircase" Part 1 Quiz

This is a quiz on the dramatic production of "Up the Down Staircase" based on the book by Bel Kaufman.

A multiple-choice quiz by boblarry. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
boblarry

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,879

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
211

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the main character? Hint

Paul Barringer

Sadie Finch

Beatrice Schacter

Sylvia Barrett

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is the first student to enter the classroom? Hint

Jose Rodriguez

Rachel Gordon

Lou Martin

Elizabeth Ellis

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Question 3 of 10

3. What student drops out in the first act? Hint

Carrie Blaine

Edward Williams

Janet Amdur

Helen Arbuzzi

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which student has a crush on Mr.Barringer? Hint

Carole Blanca

Alice Blake

Vivian Paine

Linda Rosen

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which student changes her name? Hint

Elizabeth Ellis

Alice Blake

Carole Blanca

Rachel Godon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which student doesn't have a home? Hint

Jose Rodriguez

Lennie Newmark

Harry A. Kagan

Joe Ferone

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does Joe Ferone toss on Miss Barrett's desk when he first appears? Hint

A late pass

A toothpick

A book report

A board eraser

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which student runs the newspaper? Hint

Linda Rosen

Jill Norris

Lennie Newmark

Lou Martin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which student is missing an imitation red alligator makeup kit? Hint

Elizabeth Ellis

Linda Rosen

Rachel Gordon

Jill Norris

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which student informs Miss Barrett about the horrible incident that has happened outside? Hint

Katherine

Rusty

Fiore

Fran

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the main character?

Answer: Sylvia Barrett

This is Sylvia's first time teaching, and the play goes over her troubles on her first two terms of the year. Paul Barringer is her fellow English teacher who is an unpublished writer. Beatrice Schacter, otherwise known as "mom", is an experienced teacher who gives Sylvia advice on how to handle the kids. Sadie Finch is the school clerk.

2. Who is the first student to enter the classroom?

Answer: Lou Martin

Lou Martin enters the classroom and says, "Hi Teach!" beginning Sylvia's troubles as a new teacher.

3. What student drops out in the first act?

Answer: Helen Arbuzzi

Helen drops out because she's of age and her income is needed at home. Carrie drops out at the very end. Edward Williams Esquire is a black student. Janet Amdur is only mentioned once at the very end when Sylvia calls the roll.

4. Which student has a crush on Mr.Barringer?

Answer: Alice Blake

The first sign of her crush on Mr.Barringer comes when he asks to borrow Ms.Barrett's board eraser. When she responds that her board eraser is gone, Alice rises and says, "I can go get one for you Mr.Barringer." Then the crush continues from there.

5. Which student changes her name?

Answer: Carole Blanca

Carole changed her name from Carmelita to Carole.

6. Which student doesn't have a home?

Answer: Jose Rodriguez

Jose is a shy person who doesn't know where he lives.

7. What does Joe Ferone toss on Miss Barrett's desk when he first appears?

Answer: A late pass

After class is let out Joe comes in and has an argument with Miss Barrett.

8. Which student runs the newspaper?

Answer: Jill Norris

Jill makes an announcement about a lost and found column in the newspaper.

9. Which student is missing an imitation red alligator makeup kit?

Answer: Linda Rosen

This is part of the lost and found column.

10. Which student informs Miss Barrett about the horrible incident that has happened outside?

Answer: Fran

Fran tells Miss Barrett to fill out an accident report for Alice Blake because she fell out of a window.

Source: Author boblarry

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