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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does young Billy announce when he enters the living room?
(a) That Ethel and Chelsea have decided to skinny dip.
(b) That he is going to go read Swiss Family Robinson.
(c) That he is starving and needs a snack.
(d) That he wants to go fishing after dinner.

2. What is the purpose of the things that are hanging?
(a) To wish Norman a Happy Birthday and welcome to Chelsea.
(b) To make the living room more natural.
(c) To show some family movies to Bill Ray.
(d) To demonstrate Norman's former prowess as a hunter.

3. What seems sad to Charlie?
(a) That Chelsea has never had any children.
(b) That Norman has to be very careful of his heart.
(c) That Chelsea never wanted to marry Charlie.
(d) That Chelsea lost her only son when he was three.

4. How many acts does this play have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

5. In what year is the house at Golden Pond built?
(a) 1914.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1928.
(d) 1899.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Norman concerned about in going to the neighbors' house for dinner?

2. What was Norman's overall impression of Bill?

3. What is Ethel's response to Charlie's offer?

4. What does Ethel have in her arms?

5. How does Norman take Ethel's suggestion?

(see the answer key)

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