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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Laura think she has offended by entering the hospital library?
(a) McCabe.
(b) Ferguson.
(c) Cunningham.
(d) Hochberg.

2. Which of the following does Hochberg NOT tell Ferguson when he comes to see him?
(a) Barbara's temperature is better.
(b) Ferguson stayed with Barbara all night.
(c) The D'Andrea boy is doing much better.
(d) Laura has committed suicide.

3. What national event is affecting everyone in America at this time?
(a) The Great Depression.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) World War I.
(d) World War II.

4. Which character introduced in Act 1, Scene 3 will be important to Ferguson's life in the future?
(a) Mary.
(b) Dorothy.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Jill.

5. Which of the following does NOT characterize Cunningham?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Pompous.
(c) Empathetic.
(d) Domineering.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the symbolism of Laura's touch on Ferguson's arm making him unsterile in the operating room?

2. What does Ferguson wonder about Barbara at this point?

3. What do Mr. and Mrs. Smith tell Dr. Cunningham about their daughter?

4. What would facilitate Mr. Hudson's investment in the hospital?

5. How do the board members react to Hochberg's timetable for Ferguson?

(see the answer key)

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