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On Golden Pond | Quiz

Ernest Thompson
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On Golden Pond | Quiz

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1)

Of what ethnic group does Norman seem prejudiced? (from Act 1, Scene 2,)

Arabs.
Hispanics.
Blacks.
Jews.
2)

What does Ethel try to get? (from Act 2, Scene 2,)

A glass of wine.
An ambulance.
A pillow.
A newer prescription.
3)

What are hanging in the living room at the opening of Act 1, Scene 3? (from Act 1, Scene 3,)

Banners.
Deer heads.
A projection screen and projector.
Several planters.
4)

What is Charlie's response to Ethel's suggestion? (from Act 1, Scene 2,)

Certain he can fix it.
Afraid it would be boring.
He loves the summer heat.
Excited.
5)

What happens to the rental car on the way to the cottage? (from Act 1, Scene 3,)

Nothing.
It suddenly starts smelling strangely.
It breaks down every several miles.
Chelsea puts a bad dent in it.
6)

What does Norman say about dancing when that topic arises? (from Act 1, Scene 3,)

He hates dancing since his gay son loves it.
He regrets not ever taking Ethel dancing.
He and Ethel used to win ballroom dance contests when younger.
His religion forbids dancing.
7)

What doesn't seem to be working? (from Act 2, Scene 2,)

The toilet.
The kitchen faucet.
The car.
The heart medicine.
8)

How does Norman feel after a bit? (from Act 2, Scene 2,)

Worse.
Like he might die.
Better.
Like he could run a marathon.
9)

About what does Bill say Chelsea warned him before their arrival? (from Act 1, Scene 3,)

The way Ethel cooks.
The cougars in the woods.
The fact that her parents were very stuffy.
Norman's unkind teasing ways.
10)

What is the purpose of the things that are hanging? (from Act 1, Scene 3,)

To make the living room more natural.
To show some family movies to Bill Ray.
To wish Norman a Happy Birthday and welcome to Chelsea.
To demonstrate Norman's former prowess as a hunter.
11)

How does Chelsea respond to Norman's attempts to choose the topic of conversation? (from Act 2, Scene 1,)

She tells Norman she hates baseball and always has.
She is quiet.
She gets enthusiastic about the Dodgers.
She forces him to talk about the two of them.
12)

What was Norman's overall impression of Bill? (from Act 1, Scene 3,)

That he was nice.
That he was condescending.
That he was arrogant.
That he was talkative.
13)

How does Chelsea greet her mother? (from Act 1, Scene 3,)

With indifference.
Warmly.
Her mother is not there; she's gone up to change.
With a demand that she make some of her special tea.
14)

When does Ethel think she and Norman might go visit Bill and Chelsea? (from Act 2, Scene 2,)

In January.
Never.
In a couple weeks.
Next June before coming to Golden Pond.
15)

Why didn't Norman pick any more berries? (from Act 1, Scene 2,)

He couldn't find any ripe ones.
He thought it was unreasonable for Ethel to ask that of him.
He went fishing instead.
He got lost in the woods and was frightened.
16)

Why does Ethel suggest Chelsea talk to her father and clear up their relationship? (from Act 2, Scene 1,)

That he is getting old and won't be around much longer.
Ethel does not make a suggestion to Chelsea; she wouldn't interfere like that.
That Norman mentioned that he hope Chelsea would talk to him about that.
That Norman is in an especially good mood having had Billy around.
17)

What is Ethel's response to the caller? (from Act 2, Scene 2,)

She says maybe they will come to California.
She thanks Charlie again for the plumbing work.
She says they enjoyed Billy immensely.
She says that he will get over his anger at his dad.
18)

What does Norman do after each fishing trip with Billy? (from Act 2, Scene 1,)

Has Billy check the fluid levels in the boat motor.
Has Billy clean and polish the boat.
Makes Billy clean all the fish.
Calls his best friend in Idaho and brags about what he caught.
19)

What does Ethel think about Norman's idea? (from Act 2, Scene 2,)

She wants to get home before dark.
He's owes her too much money already.
She isn't up to losing one more time.
She agrees to one more game.
20)

What has Ethel never taken seriously up to this moment? (from Act 2, Scene 2,)

The fact that the China was too old for everyday use.
The idea of Norman dying.
The bad feelings between Chelsea and Norman.
The fact that she needs cataract surgery.
21)

With what does Bill become irritated? (from Act 1, Scene 3,)

With the way the grandfather clocks ticks so loudly.
With how long the other three are staying at the lake.
The heat and lack of air conditioning.
Norman's teasing.
22)

Who catches Ethel singing? (from Act 2, Scene 1,)

Chelsea.
Charlie.
No one.
Bill.
23)

What does Norman give Billy to read? (from Act 1, Scene 3,)

Nothing.
The New York Times.
Swiss Family Robinson.
Star Wars.
24)

What happened in Brussels with Bill and Chelsea? (from Act 2, Scene 1,)

Their suitcases were stolen.
They go in a big fight and Bill went back to California.
They got married.
They were arrested for accidentally trespassing.
25)

What happened to Miss Appley last week? (from Act 1, Scene 2,)

She died.
She drove to New Hampshire.
She feel off a ladder.
She gave a speech at the Daughters of the Revolution luncheon.
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