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The Iceman Cometh | Quiz

Eugene O'Neill
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The Iceman Cometh | Quiz

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1)

What does Hickey say about Larry's attitude? (from Act 1, Part 4)

He does not know what he is talking about.
He is partially correct.
He is correct.
It is just another pipe dream.
2)

What is Parritt's reaction when Larry furiously tells him to get out? (from Act 4, Part 3)

He collapses.
He seems transformed.
He is stunned.
He cries.
3)

What is nearing completion later that night at the saloon? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Prepartions for Harry's birthday party.
Prepartions for a Mardi Gras party.
The new kitchen.
The regulars' time together.
4)

About what do Larry and Mosher argue? (from Act 1, Part 4)

Who will pay for the next drink.
Who has the better pipe dreams.
The tab.
Whether Hickey is telling the truth.
5)

What does Larry say jokingly to the comatose Hugo? (from Act 2, Part 1)

He wants to run away.
The girls are annoying him.
Hickey has started a real revolution.
Hickey is too popular for his own good.
6)

What does Hickey say Parritt believes is finished? (from Act 2, Part 2)

His job.
His life.
His family.
His relationship.
7)

Why does Larry drink a private toast to Hickey? (from Act 4, Part 3)

He had grown close to Hickey.
Hickey had some wonderful ideas.
Hickey had greatly improved all of their lives.
Hoping he finds some kind of peace.
8)

How does Rocky greet Margie and Pearl? (from Act 4, Part 3)

Sadly.
Angrily.
Happily.
Surprised.
9)

What does he say they all will be when they see the truth behind what he is saying? (from Act 2, Part 2)

Excited.
Surprised.
Angry.
Grateful.
10)

How is Cora helping? (from Act 2, Part 1)

She is mixing drinks.
She is decorating the new kitchen.
She is arranging flowers.
She is cooking.
11)

What does Hickey say about the regulars? (from Act 3, Part 2)

They will be successful in making their pipe dreams reality.
They are losers.
They will never come back.
They will all be back sooner rather than later.
12)

Why do Rocky and Chuck leave? (from Act 2, Part 2)

To see what the noise is.
To buy more alcohol.
To buy gifts.
To call the authorities on Parritt.
13)

Why does Rocky say Pearl has no right to be angry with Cora? (from Act 2, Part 1)

She is unkind to Cora.
She is not a virgin.
She deserves Cora's taunting.
Cora has done nothing wrong.
14)

What do Larry and Rocky say should happen to Hickey? (from Act 4, Part 1)

He should be executed.
He should be exiled.
He should be given a psychological evaluation.
He should be punished.
15)

Why does Mosher say Hickey is temporarily insane? (from Act 1, Part 4)

He is teasing Hickey.
He does not like Hickey.
Hickey drinks too much.
As the result of overwork.
16)

To where is Lewis planning to sail back? (from Act 3, Part 1)

England.
Hawaii.
China.
South Africa.
17)

On what does Rocky comment, regarding Parritt? (from Act 4, Part 1)

How stupid he is.
How sad he is.
How smart he is.
How delusional he is.
18)

How do the others respond when Hickey proposes a second toast to living without pipe dreams? (from Act 2, Part 3)

They all carefully sip their glasses of champagne.
They all dump their drinks in the sink.
No one drinks to this toast.
They all drink to the toast.
19)

What does Hickey believe Evelyn deserved? (from Act 4, Part 2)

A better life.
To be killed in her sleep.
A better husband.
To rot in jail.
20)

What do Margie and Pearl call themselves, as they enter the bar? (from Act 4, Part 3)

Tarts.
Whores.
Ladies of the night.
Courtesans.
21)

What does Hickey know about everyone? (from Act 2, Part 2)

They understand him.
They like him.
They trust him.
They resent him.
22)

Where do Margie and Pearl go for the day? (from Act 3, Part 1)

An amusement park.
The mall.
A museum.
Home.
23)

What does Larry call Parritt? (from Act 2, Part 2)

His son.
A freak.
A hypocrite.
A genious.
24)

What is Wetjoen going to prove to Hickey? (from Act 3, Part 1)

He has the right to dream.
His dreams will come true.
He is not dreamer.
Hickey should have such good dreams.
25)

What does Harry urge the others to do? (from Act 1, Part 4)

Drink.
Talk.
Sleep.
Confess.
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