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Men in White | Quiz

Sidney Kingsley
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Men in White | Quiz

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1)

What does Ferguson note about Dorothy as she drifts off to sleep? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Her breathing is too shallow.
She has a surgical scar on her neck.
Her mouth is a bow shape.
She has hair like Laura's.
2)

What especially hurts Laura about Ferguson's affair with Barbara? (from Act 3)

He had told Laura he was sterile.
He had time for Barbara when he didn't have time for Laura.
He gave Barbara diamond earrings.
Laura is embarrassed because everyone knows about the affair.
3)

Ferguson's office also doubles as a ________________. (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Bedroom.
Lab.
Study.
Kitchenette.
4)

Which of the following does NOT characterize Ferguson? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Compassionate.
Correct.
Independent.
Shy.
5)

What was Levine's father's profession? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Rabbi.
Politician.
Physician.
Attorney.
6)

What do the doctors make jokes about during the meeting? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

How they will soon have to wash out bandages and reuse them.
How difficult it is to collect fees.
How the coffee is just tan water.
The lack of Christmas bonuses this year.
7)

What does Hochberg tell Laura to try to get her to ease up on Ferguson? (from Act 3)

He's never seen anyone love anyone like Ferguson loves her.
Just give the situation some time to calm down and she'll feel better.
She needs to think back to when she fell in love with Ferguson.
Every person has impulses that make him do foolish things.
8)

Why does Ferguson plan to marry Barbara? (from Act 3)

He realizes he really loved her.
He'll do anything to get away from Laura.
Her life is ruined and he is responsible.
He thinks she's a good person.
9)

Who is upset that his son has not been named an intern at the hospital? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Hochberg.
The governor.
Hudson.
A senator.
10)

What does Ferguson lend to Shorty? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

Car.
Vest.
Bow tie.
Top hat.
11)

What does Hochberg tell Mary to do? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Assist him in surgery.
Make arrangements for the operating room.
Cancel his dinner reservation.
Notify Barbara's family and friends of her condition.
12)

What type of wing does the hospital need Hudson's help with? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

X-ray.
Pediatric.
Cancer.
Critical Care.
13)

Why did Levine's mother disown him? (from Act 1, Scene 4)

She wanted him to be a lawyer.
He married a girl who is not Jewish.
He never remembers her birthday.
He insulted his family with rude behavior.
14)

What happens when Laura touches Ferguson's arm? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

His sterile garments are now unsterile.
He tells her to get out.
He slaps her.
He jerks away from her.
15)

Which of the following does NOT characterize Cunningham? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Pompous.
Domineering.
Arrogant.
Empathetic.
16)

What does Mary caution Ferguson about regarding going into Barbara's room? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

She may start talking again.
She is in a coma.
She will need to be restrained.
She will probably scream.
17)

What does Ferguson tell Laura when she realizes he had an affair with Barbara? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

He is sorry.
He is in love with Laura.
It didn't mean anything.
He is in love with Barbara.
18)

What does Laura say she will do if Ferguson decides to study with Hochberg and not accept the administrator job? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

She wants to go with him.
She will miss him while he's gone.
She will leave him.
She will support any decision he makes.
19)

Which of the following does Hochberg NOT tell Ferguson when he comes to see him? (from Act 3)

Ferguson stayed with Barbara all night.
Laura has committed suicide.
Barbara's temperature is better.
The D'Andrea boy is doing much better.
20)

What does Laura call Ferguson for offering to marry Barbara? (from Act 3)

A prince of a guy.
A coward.
A hero.
A loser.
21)

What other topic is on the agenda for the board meeting? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Expansion.
Public relations.
Christmas party.
Internships.
22)

Why does the hospital employee need surgery? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

An infection due to a botched abortion.
Heart disease.
Auto accident.
Gall bladder disease.
23)

How long does Hochberg suggest that Ferguson will be ready for an associate's position? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Ten years.
Five or six weeks.
Five or six years.
Five or six months.
24)

Mary knows that ______________ was the father of Barbara's baby. (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Michaelson.
Cunningham.
Ferguson.
Hochberg.
25)

What does Ferguson offer to give Barbara? (from Act 1, Scene 3)

Notes to help her study.
A grad school reference.
A job reference.
A ride home.
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