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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What triggers the appearance of the Webb family at the beginning of the book?
(a) A horn honking.
(b) The school bell.
(c) An alarm clock.
(d) The factory whistle.

2. What does Emily ask Mrs. Webb when she sees her mother after talking with Mr. Webb?
(a) If she seems happy.
(b) If she is pretty.
(c) If she is well-liked.
(d) If she is smart.

3. Where is Mrs.Gibbs while Mr Gibbs is talking to George after school?
(a) The garden.
(b) Choir practice.
(c) The market.
(d) On a walk.

4. What is Simon Stimson's occupation?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Choir director.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Milkman.

5. What does Mr. Webb do when he sees his daughter Emily on stage in the second scene?
(a) Embraces her.
(b) Yells at her.
(c) Asks her questions.
(d) Teases her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emily do when she sees her father on stage in the second scene?

2. Where does Mrs. Gibbs die?

3. What does Mrs. Gibbs ask her husband to talk to George about at the beginning of the play?

4. At the beginning of the play what does Mrs. Webb do when she first comes out of her house?

5. What is Mr. Webb's profession?

(see the answer key)

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