The Shrike | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Scene 1

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

Tuesday morning.

2. Who is the Miss Hansen?

The head nurse.

3. Who is Miss Cardell?

The student nurse.

4. How old is Dr. Kramer?

About 30.

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

Cigarettes.

6. Who is Dr. Barrow?

A psychiatrist.

7. What does Mr. Fleming give to Grosberg?

Money.

8. How is Jim Downs brought into the hospital?

On a gurney.

9. How many pills does Jim admit to taking?

156.

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

He is too drowsy to respond.

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

The next 48 hours.

12. Why are many of the nurses away for the week?

It is...
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