Picnic | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1

1. On what American holiday does PICNIC begin?

Labor Day.

2. What time of day does the play begin?

Early morning.

3. In what state does the play take place?

Kansas.

4. What is the setting for the play?

The porches of two neighboring homes.

5. Who is the owner of one of the homes where the action takes place?

Mrs. Flo Owens.

6. Who is the owner of the second home where some of the play's action occurs?

Mrs. Helen Potts.

7. Who are Mrs. Owens' daughters?

Madge and Millie.

8. With whom does Mrs. Potts live?

Her invalid mother.

9. With whom is Mrs. Potts speaking at the play begins?

Hal.

10. What is Hal's profession?

Vagabond.

11. For how long has Mrs. Potts hired Hal to work?

One day.

12. What payment does Mrs. Potts give Hal in exchange for his work?

She...
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