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The Shrike | Quiz

Joseph Kramm
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The Shrike | Quiz

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1)

What do Grosberg and Mr. Fleming inform Jim of, which surprises him? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

That he must follow the doctor's instructions or he will be placed in a straight jacket.
That he is restricted from talking to the other patients.
That he is not really in a hospital.
That he is in the psychiatric building.
2)

How does Jim tell Dr. Bellman that he feels in Act 3, Scene 4? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

Anxious.
Different.
The same.
Scared.
3)

Where does Act 2 open? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

The convalescent ward.
The psychiatric ward.
The doctor's office.
The recreation room.
4)

How long does Ann tell Jim his new location will be for? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

Only for one week.
Only for a few weeks.
Only for two weeks.
Only for a few days.
5)

What is likely to happen if a patient gets sent to "seven"? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

They will never leave.
They will be transferred back to the psychiatric ward.
They will be transferred to the state hospital.
They will be kept there indefinitely.
6)

What do the patients ask Jim about as the third scene in Act 2 begins? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

If he knows any doctors.
If he knows any celebrities.
If he knows any police officers.
If he knows any singers.
7)

What does Dr. Bellman keep in the last scene of the play? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

Jim's letters to Charlotte.
Charlotte's letters to Jim.
His promise to Harry.
His promise to Ann.
8)

What does Dr. Bellman decide to do for Jim in the last scene of Act 3? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

Release him in a few days.
Release him next week.
Release him immediately.
Not release him.
9)

What is Dr. Bellman unable to give Jim as Act 2, Scene 2 ends? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

The information they have collected while monitoring him.
A reason for his release.
The people behind his prolonged stay.
Hope of being released.
10)

What floor of the hospital does the first scene of Act 2 take place on? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

In the basement.
The third floor.
The first floor.
The second floor.
11)

What has limited the number of visits Harry has been able to make? (from Act 3, Scene 1)

His fear of hospitals.
His financial difficulties.
His gambling problem.
His family and business.
12)

What does Miss Wingate give to Jim in Act 2, Scene 3? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

A telegram from Charlotte.
A phone message from Charlotte.
A telegram from Ann.
A phone message from Ann.
13)

What does Jim learn about the monitoring system from the other patients in Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Only their actions are being observed.
Everything they say and do is being observed.
The doctors choose which patients to monitor.
Only their words are being listened to.
14)

As Act 3, Scene 2 concludes, what is the consensus of the doctors? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

That Jim is telling the truth.
That Ann was wrong.
That Ann was right.
That Jim is lying.
15)

How does Jim respond to Ann's statement at the end of Act 1, Scene 5? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

He is ignoring it.
He is not surprised.
He is confused.
He is horrified.
16)

How is Jim's mood as the fifth scene in Act 2 ends? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

He is mournful.
He is confused.
He is angry.
He is optimistic.
17)

What do the doctors tell Jim at the end of the second scene in Act 3? (from Act 3, Scene 2)

That he is dismissed.
That he needs to be re-examined next month.
That he must stay for further testing.
That he needs to be re-examined next week.
18)

Why does Ann tell Dr. Bellman that Jim should remain in the hospital? (from Act 2, Scene 4)

He still cares for Charlotte.
He is still suicidal.
He is making violent statements.
He is still delusional.
19)

How does Jim say goodbye to Ann in Act 3, Scene 3? (from Act 3, Scene 3)

He waves to her.
He embraces her.
He shakes her hand.
He taps her on the shoulder.
20)

According Jim in Act 3, Scene 4, when is he ready to be released? (from Act 3, Scene 4)

In a few days.
As soon as possible.
Next week.
Never.
21)

What does Dr. Bellman give Jim at the end of the second scene in Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

A physical examination.
Medicine.
A scholastic test.
A sanity test.
22)

What causes Jim to lose his patience in the last scene in Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

His question is not answered.
He cannot get to sleep.
He is starting to forget things.
He wants a cigarette.
23)

What is the patient doing as they are taken out in Act 2, Scene 3? (from Act 2, Scene 3)

Threatening Miss Wingate.
Throwing punches at the attendants.
Kicking and screaming.
Staying quiet.
24)

What starts as Act 2 ends? (from Act 2, Scene 5)

A conversation between two doctors.
A car's engine outside of the hospital.
The music in the background.
A conversation between two patients.
25)

How does Jim feel that he has acted since entering the hospital, as he describes in Act 1, Scene 5? (from Act 1, Scene 5)

He has cooperated with everyone.
He has not cooperated with anyone.
He has cooperated with some, not with others.
He has cooperated with everyone except Ann.
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