The Young Man from Atlanta | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

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1. In what year does the play begin?

1950.

2. Where is Will at the top of the play?

At his desk looking at house plans.

3. How does Will justify the immense cost of his new house?

Will believes his family deserves the best of everything.

4. What does Will say about his family's financial situation after his father died?

Will says they were dirt poor.

5. Nothing fires Will up like what?

Competition.

6. With what does Will say his late brother was obsessed?

Whiskey.

7. How many times does Tom say he met Bill?

Tom never met Bill.

8. At what subject does Will say Bill excelled in school?

Math.

9. When does Will say Bill was his happiest?

When he was studying.

10. In what branch of the military does Will say Bill volunteered?

The Air Force.

11. How does Will say...
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