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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had ordered that the Smiths' daughter receive no more insulin?
(a) Ferguson.
(b) McCabe.
(c) Hochberg.
(d) Hudson.

2. What does Ferguson offer to give Barbara?
(a) A ride home.
(b) A job reference.
(c) Notes to help her study.
(d) A grad school reference.

3. Which of the following does Dr. Hochberg not do with Mr. Hudson's cigarette?
(a) Takes it out of Mr. Hudson's mouth.
(b) Throws it away.
(c) Lights it.
(d) Puts it out.

4. Who spits in the jar to provide a sputum sample?
(a) Dr. Levine.
(b) Dr. Ferguson.
(c) Dr. Gordon.
(d) Dr. Hochberg.

5. Which of the following does Barbara NOT do after Ferguson leaves his office?
(a) Makes a phone call.
(b) Puts the notes on the desk.
(c) Sits on the bed.
(d) Waits for Ferguson to return.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character introduced in Act 1, Scene 3 will be important to Ferguson's life in the future?

2. What type of project are Dr. Hochberg and Dr. Ferguson working on?

3. Why does Laura get angry with her father?

4. Why does Laura tell Ferguson she is unhappy?

5. What does Barbara do when Ferguson speaks sharply to her?

(see the answer key)

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