Act 1 scene 4

Question 1

(lights come on)

Answer 1

You know where they went?

Question 2

Where?

Answer 2

They went to Africa once. On a fishing boat. It’s true, Eddie.

Question 3

I didn’t say nothin’.

Answer 3

And I was never even in Staten Island.

Question 4

Oh, I didn’t know they’re sardines. They’re sardines!

Answer 4

Yeah, they follow them all over the ocean, Africa, Yugoslavia. . .

Question 5

It’s funny, y’know. You never think of it, that sardines are swimmin’ in the ocean!

Answer 5

I know. It’s like oranges and lemons on a tree. I mean you ever think of oranges and lemons on a tree?

Question 6

Well, you said the movie ended late, didn’t you?

Answer 6

Yeah.

Question 7

(M) Yes, that’s why we came. (E) Well, that’s all I’m asking. (awkward pause)

Answer 7

You wanna dance, Rodolpho?

Question 8

(R) No, I. . . I’m tired. (B) Go ahead, dance, Rodolpho.

Answer 8

Ah come on, They got a beautiful quartet, these guys. Come.

Question 9

What’s that, a new record?

Answer 9

It’s the same one. We bought it the other day.

Question 10

It’s wonderful. He sings, he cooks, he could make dresses. . .

Answer 10

They get some high pay, them guys. The head chefs in all the big hotels are men. You read about them.

Question 11

That’s what I’m sayin’

Answer 11

Yeah, well, I mean.

Question 12

(E) What do you say, Danish? you wanna come along? I’ll buy the tickets. (R) Sure. I like to go.

Answer 12

I’ll make some coffee, all right?

Question 13

Attaboy. Now I’m gonna hit you, so block me, see?

Answer 13

What are they doin’?

Question 14

Now watch out, here I come, Danish!

Answer 14

Eddie!