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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. How does Chelsea pass off Billy and Norman's fishing activities?
(a) Joking that her dad should have traded her in for a son.
(b) Joking that Norman can be good for anyone for a few weeks.
(c) She doesn't comment on them as she is too upset.
(d) Saying that as long as Norman is fishing, he isn't mean.

2. What does Ethel do after Norman and Billy leave?
(a) Calls Charlie to come help her clear out the shed.
(b) Starts shelling peas for dinner.
(c) Goes back to bed for awhile.
(d) Picks up Elmer.

3. Who does Norman yell to to ask him/her to open the door?
(a) Chelsea.
(b) The cook.
(c) Ethel.
(d) The maid.

4. How does Norman take Ethel's suggestion?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He agrees with her.
(c) He argues.
(d) He pretends he does not hear her.

5. What news does Chelsea give Norman?
(a) That Billy is actually her biological son.
(b) That she has married Bill.
(c) That she plans to marry Charlie.
(d) That she is pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What slight derogatory comment does Norman make about Bill?

2. What was Norman's overall impression of Bill?

3. Who catches Ethel singing?

4. What surprises Billy about the lake cottage?

5. About what awkward arrangement does Bill ask?

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