View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Gibbs try to do as she enters her house after talking to her husband in the yard?
(a) Lock her door.
(b) Feed the chickens.
(c) Check the mail.
(d) Wave to her neighbor.

2. What does the stage manager tell the audience they may do at the end of the first act?
(a) Leave.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Applaud.
(d) Eat.

3. What are the actors doing in lieu of having real props?
(a) Making their props as they go.
(b) Using whatever is laying about.
(c) Talking about what they are doing.
(d) Miming their actions.

4. Which state is this play set in?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) New York.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) New Hampshire.

5. Who helps George with his homework?
(a) Mrs. Gibbs.
(b) Mr. Webb.
(c) Mrs. Webb.
(d) Emily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Webb notice about the person he sees on the way home from work on the first day?

2. Where is Joe killed?

3. What does Emily say is keeping her from sleeping when her father comes home from work?

4. What is Simon Stimson's occupation?

5. Who does Mr. Webb see on his way home the night of the first day?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 251 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample