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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ethel's response to Charlie's offer?
(a) That the pump works well enough for their needs.
(b) That Norman will take care of it.
(c) That she wants to change the kitchen faucet, too.
(d) That Charlie will have to buy a patch kit at the boat shop.

2. Why has the person called?
(a) To say that she would be there by dinner.
(b) No one is on the phone.
(c) To tell Norman that he was in the hospital.
(d) Because Norman called that person.

3. With what does Bill become irritated?
(a) With the way the grandfather clocks ticks so loudly.
(b) With how long the other three are staying at the lake.
(c) The heat and lack of air conditioning.
(d) Norman's teasing.

4. What happened to Miss Appley last week?
(a) She drove to New Hampshire.
(b) She gave a speech at the Daughters of the Revolution luncheon.
(c) She died.
(d) She feel off a ladder.

5. What is Norman doing when Act 1, Scene 2 opens?
(a) Riding his exercise bike.
(b) Talking to Chelsea on the telephone.
(c) Cooking dinner.
(d) Reading the classified ads.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does young Billy announce when he enters the living room?

2. What does Ethel lament about when Norman comes into the room?

3. About what does Ethel complain?

4. What does Ethel plan to do with the berries she's picked?

5. Who liked Chelsea when he was young?

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