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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Chris's physical state when he is at the bar in the beginning of the play?
(a) He looks too heavy.
(b) He has been drinking.
(c) He feels ill.
(d) He is exhausted.

2. What did Chris tell Marthy that Anna's job was?
(a) Writer.
(b) Nurse girl.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Actress.

3. What does Larry suggest that Chris do after he arrives at the bar?
(a) Go round the corner for some beef stew.
(b) Have another drink.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Drink some water.

4. What is the stage direction for when Anna drinks her drink at the end of Act 1?
(a) Downs her port at a gulp like a drink of whiskey.
(b) Puts a straw in the glass and sips.
(c) Sips modestly at her drink.
(d) Takes one gulp and spits it out.

5. What is Anna's opinion about the fog?
(a) She doesn't like not seeing clearly.
(b) She loves it.
(c) It scares her.
(d) It makes her feel wet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the bar where Act 1 is set?

2. What is the playwright's description of Anna when she first enters the bar?

3. What does Marthy say about Chris's view of farm life?

4. What does Chris first suggest Anna should order when she says she is thirsty in the bar?

5. What explanation does Burke give for why he and Chris were fighting?

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