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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Ethel complain?
(a) That Norman cheats at cards.
(b) That Chelsea hasn't called.
(c) That the postman dropped the letters in a puddle and got them wet.
(d) That Norman never goes outside.

2. What is another thing Charlie brought with him?
(a) An invitation from his mother.
(b) Two freshly-caught bass.
(c) A letter from Chelsea.
(d) An armful of firewood.

3. What does Ethel suggest to Norman?
(a) That Norman not lecture Chelsea about anything.
(b) That Norman eat with his mouth closed at dinner.
(c) That he try to get along with Chelsea's new boyfriend.
(d) That he invite Bill Ray to take a ride in the boat.

4. Why does Ethel talk to Norman before he leaves?
(a) To ask him to do something about the spider.
(b) She doesn't catch him before he's gone.
(c) To ask him to take her to town before he leaves.
(d) To suggest he wear a raincoat.

5. How does Act 3, Scene 1 end?
(a) Charlie, Chelsea and Ethel singing a camp song and dancing.
(b) Charlie leaving in despair after learning of Chelsea's marriage.
(c) Norman offering to take Bill out in the boat.
(d) Billy coming downstairs and asking Norman to take him hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chelsea pass off Billy and Norman's fishing activities?

2. Of what ethnic group does Norman seem prejudiced?

3. How does Ethel respond to Norman's comment?

4. What does Norman give Billy to read?

5. What does Chelsea say about her attitude over the years?

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