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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jim tell the doctor is affecting his work negatively?
(a) His attitude.
(b) His weight.
(c) His age.
(d) His height.

2. Why are many of the nurses away for the week?
(a) There is a flu epidemic.
(b) They are on strike.
(c) It is Thanksgiving.
(d) The hospital is cutting back on its staff.

3. When does the first scene of The Shrike take place?
(a) Wednesday morning.
(b) Tuesday morning.
(c) Tuesday evening.
(d) Wednesday evening.

4. Who called Ann earlier in the day?
(a) Jim's boss.
(b) Jim's friend.
(c) Jim's brother.
(d) Jim's cousin.

5. When the doctor questions him in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Jim say about his life?
(a) It is a wreck.
(b) It is over.
(c) It is a mess.
(d) It is horrible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jim's state of mind when the doctors attempt to question him in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. How many pills does Jim admit to taking?

3. What does Jim challenge Grosberg about in Act 1, Scene 5?

4. What time is it when Act 1, Scene 3 opens?

5. In the beginning of the play, what is critical to Jim's condition?

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