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The Philadelphia Story | Quiz

Philip Barry
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The Philadelphia Story | Quiz

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1)

What does George joke about when first meeting Mike and Liz? (from Act 1 Part 4)

The questions they are asking him.
The way Tracy is acting.
The way they talk.
The coal dust on his clothes.
2)

What does Tracy say she is as a result of the previous night's events? (from Act 3 Part 2)

Confused.
More of a person.
More of a problem.
Angry.
3)

What does Mike deny to Liz at the start of Act 2, Scene 1, Part 1? (from Act 2 Scene 1 Part 1)

He finds Tracy attractive.
He finds Tracy repulsive.
He finds Tracy annoying.
He finds Tracy rude.
4)

What does Seth say caused him to visit? (from Act 1 Part 4)

The invitation from Tracy.
The letter Sandy sent him.
The phone call from Dinah.
The article Sandy sent him.
5)

What does Tracy offer Mike the use of? (from Act 2 Scene 1 Part 1)

The room above the garage.
Her cabin.
Her cottage.
The guest room.
6)

What does Tracy tell the maid to do with Dexter's present? (from Act 2 Scene 1 Part 2)

Put it with the other presents.
Leave it where it is.
Hang it on the wall.
Hide it.
7)

What is George demanding in the note he sends to Tracy before the wedding? (from Act 3 Part 2)

Money.
A postponement of the wedding.
A cancellation of the wedding.
An explanation.
8)

Why does Tracy refuse to marry Mike? (from Act 3 Part 2)

Because he is not ready for marriage.
Because she is not ready for marriage.
Because Liz would not like it.
Because they don't hardly know each other.
9)

What surprises Tracy about George's description of her in Act 2, Scene 1, Part 2? (from Act 2 Scene 1 Part 2)

It is extremely accurate.
He is not being truthful.
He uses an inappropriate tone.
It reminds her of Dexter's.
10)

What does Uncle Willie offer to Liz as he enters with Seth? (from Act 2 Scene 1 Part 1)

A cigar.
A drink.
A rose.
A tulip.
11)

What happened to Tracy when she got into the water, as Mike explains to Dexter and George? (from Act 2 Scene 2 Part 2)

She became hysterical.
The water was too cold for her.
She hit her head.
The alcohol affected her.
12)

What causes Liz and Mike to realize what is going on at the Lord house? (from Act 2 Scene 1 Part 2)

The telegram.
Dexter's gift.
The champagne.
George's attire.
13)

Which one of Mike's stories does Tracy remark on? (from Act 2 Scene 1 Part 1)

The Rich and Powerful.
The Rich and Mighty.
The Rich and Clueless.
The Rich and Famous.
14)

Although he does not agree with her assessment, what does Tracy apologize to Seth for on the day of the wedding? (from Act 3 Part 1)

Being a disappointment.
Being so happy about the article.
Being so deceitful about the article.
Being rude.
15)

What does Seth tell Margaret he can sense? (from Act 1 Part 4)

Tracy's inability to make a decision.
Tracy's joy at seeing him.
Tracy's joy at seeing Dexter.
Tracy's resentment.
16)

According to her conversation with Sandy, what would Liz do if another woman came into Mike's life? (from Act 2 Scene 2 Part 2)

Fight for him.
Ignore her.
Talk her out of her intentions.
Talk him out of his intentions.
17)

What is Seth complaining about in the first part of Act 3? (from Act 3 Part 1)

The minister.
The photographs.
The food.
The drinks.
18)

What does Tracy suggest would wake her and Mike up? (from Act 2 Scene 2 Part 1)

Lunch.
Breakfast.
A swim.
Another drink.
19)

What does Tracy think of Dexter's wedding present, as she reveals to him in the final act? (from Act 3 Part 2)

It was presumptuous.
It was sweet.
It was tasteless.
It was too little, too late.
20)

Who does George blame for the breakup of the wedding? (from Act 3 Part 2)

Mike.
Dexter.
Liz.
Sandy.
21)

What does George want to build for Tracy? (from Act 2 Scene 1 Part 2)

A table.
A car.
A boat.
A house.
22)

What do Tracy and Mike think the trembling they are feeling is at the end of the first part of Act 2, Scene 2? (from Act 2 Scene 2 Part 1)

Love.
Coldness.
Anxiety.
Fear.
23)

What excuse does Tracy give for not drinking with the other characters in Act 2, Scene 1, Part 2? (from Act 2 Scene 1 Part 2)

Brides-to-be don't drink.
She has been drinking too much already.
Goddesses don't drink.
She's not thirsty.
24)

What does Dexter ask Sandy as he enters in the second part of Act 2, Scene 2? (from Act 2 Scene 2 Part 2)

If Tracy is angry with him.
If there is any more champagne.
If there are any complications.
If Tracy wants to talk to him.
25)

What does Margaret tell Dexter when he arrives at the end of Act 1, Part 4? (from Act 1 Part 4)

To go home.
To talk to Tracy.
To make himself at home.
To stay away from Tracy.
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