The Shrike Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Act 1, Scene 1

1. When does the first scene of The Shrike take place?

2. Who is the Miss Hansen?

3. Who is Miss Cardell?

4. How old is Dr. Kramer?

5. What does the nurse try to get away from Mr. Fleming?

6. Who is Dr. Barrow?

7. What does Mr. Fleming give to Grosberg?

8. How is Jim Downs brought into the hospital?

9. How many pills does Jim admit to taking?

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

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

12. Why are many of the...
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