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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What events does the author use the character of Nancy to shed light on?
(a) Critical events of the 1990s
(b) Critical events of the 1980s
(c) Critical events of the 1970s
(d) Critical events of the 21st century

2. What does Charlie pass off Nancy's idea of his dream as?
(a) Too lofty of a goal
(b) Childhood humor
(c) Too hard
(d) Childhood fancy

3. What is Charlie's ideal life?
(a) To stay close to home
(b) To become a writer
(c) To travel the globe
(d) To live on a ranch

4. Why did Nancy suspect Charlie of infidelity?
(a) His indifference and tension
(b) His anger and rage
(c) His intolerance
(d) His alcohol and drug abuse

5. What had the women in the 1970s been doing with their time prior to the social movements?
(a) Accounting
(b) Developing a career
(c) Looking for a husband
(d) Mothering

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Charlie feel when he sees the creatures?

2. What does Nancy not understand about Charlie's retirement plan?

3. How does Nancy react to Charlie's blasy attitude?

4. What is the best description of the twig that Nancy chose as defense?

5. What was Charlie's childhood dream?

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