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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nat become uncomfortable with the group's conversation?
(a) It comes out that his parents are dead.
(b) They talk about the South in a derogatory manner.
(c) They say unkind things about Arby.
(d) They say unkind things about Rachel.

2. What do Nat and Harry do during the afternoon performance?
(a) Help change the stage sets.
(b) Work the trapdoor.
(c) Learn their lines.
(d) Sleep.

3. What puts Nat at ease where he is staying?
(a) They allow him to do anything.
(b) The barracks are not well supervised.
(c) There is a boy his age with whom Nat immediately bonds.
(d) No one inquires about his parents.

4. What does Gilbourne urge the apprentices to do?
(a) Put the incident of the trapdoor behind them.
(b) Memorize their lines thoroughly.
(c) Stay and watch the play and learn from it.
(d) Get enough sleep.

5. When is the Company of Boys allowed to rehearse at the theater?
(a) Only on early Saturday and Sunday mornings.
(b) Only from 4-6 a.m. weekdays.
(c) Only from 10-11:30 p.m. weekdays.
(d) Not for several days after their arrival in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character does Nat play in one of the plays?

2. For how long will the Company of Boys rehearse in their current location?

3. What does Nat think is similar to the Globe Theater of 1999?

4. What does Arby point out to Nat?

5. What does Nat forbid any of the boys to see?

(see the answer key)

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