On The Town Act 1, Scene 5

Question 1

Hey— hey, you!

Answer 1

Taxi

Question 2

Wake up, Esterhazy, it’s me- your boss- Uperman.

Answer 2

Oh, Mr. Uperman, good morning.

Question 3

Good morning to you. I just dropped by to tell you this is the last time I’m catching you asleep. You’re fired.

Answer 3

But Mr. Uper-

Question 4

And if that cab isn’t back in the garage in an hour, I’ll turn you in to the cops.

Answer 4

Well, a civilian again! Might as well make this last fare a good one.

Question 5

Taxi. Grand Central Station- quick.

Answer 5

Uh-uh. Too small.

Question 6

Taxi!

Answer 6

Too big! AND NO GIRLS!! Hey, you!

Question 7

Who? Who, me?

Answer 7

Yes, you. Get in.

Question 8

Oh, maybe you can take me to the subway people.

Answer 8

The what?

Question 9

The subway people…

Answer 9

Oh, sure- sure- and when we get through with them, we’ll go see the Cat People. Only get in. No. Up front! This ride’s on me!!

Question 10

But lady, I…

Answer 10

What’s your name?

Question 11

Uh- John Offenblock- but the fellas call me chip.

Answer 11

Chip, huh. Betcha can’t guess my name.

Question 12

Guess it? Oh that’s ridiculous. Why, the law of averages…

Answer 12

O.K. You win! The name’s Esterhazy. Brunhikde Esterhazy. (slight paise) Kiss me! Well! Let’s go to my place!!

Question 13

I-I’d like you, lady, but I have to…

Answer 13

Aw, what’s the matter with me, Chip, why won’t you come? I’m young, I’m free, I’m highly attainable.

Question 14

Look, Miss, I got a promise to stick to…

Answer 14

You stick to me instead, kid. I’ve been waiting for you all my life. Knew you the minute I saw you. You’re for me. I like your face. It’s open, yan know what I mean? Nothing in it. The kind of a face I can fall into. Kiss me!

Question 15

Listen, lady…

Answer 15

Just call me Hildy.

Question 16

Look, Miss- I got something important to do today. Just let me outta here.

Answer 16

A-a-a-h, no you don’t. You’re going with me while I turn in my cab. After that, we’ll go up to my place.

Question 17

Now, look, miss, Ive got to find this Miss Turnstiles for my pal…

Answer 17

Miss Turnstiles for your pal! Well, I thought I’d heard ‘em all. You’re not going to get ride of me that easy, kid.

Question 18

Oh, no, it’s true. If I didn’t have to help my buddy, I’d be out seeing the famous sights my father told me about. He was here in 1934, and gave me this guidebook, and…

Answer 18

I’ll take you any place you want to go. Get in.

Question 19

I shouldn’t do this.

Answer 19

Come on, Chip.

Question 20

O.K., a quick tour of the city.

Answer 20

Then up to my place!

Question 21

No- to help find Gabe’s girl.

Answer 21

No/ up to my place!

Question 22

But…

Answer 22

It’s all settled. Where d’ya wanna go first?

Ah, the same to you!