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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 does Norman say about dancing when that topic arises?
(a) He regrets not ever taking Ethel dancing.
(b) His religion forbids dancing.
(c) He hates dancing since his gay son loves it.
(d) He and Ethel used to win ballroom dance contests when younger.

2. What does Bill say he saw when he comes into the house?
(a) A bear.
(b) A red-tailed hawk.
(c) A pair of loons.
(d) A doe with her fawn.

3. Who invites Ethel and Norman to dinner?
(a) Chelsea and Bill.
(b) The Putnams.
(c) No one.
(d) The Melciorris.

4. What does Norman mention to Ethel at the opening of this scene?
(a) That Chelsea is past childbearing age and is childless.
(b) That Norman finds Ethel as attractive as the day they met.
(c) That Chelsea did not marry Charlie.
(d) That Bill Ray does not like fishing.

5. Who is on the phone when it rings?
(a) No one.
(b) The operator.
(c) Chelsea.
(d) Norman's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many summers have Norman and Ethel Thayer been coming to this setting?

2. What does Ethel suggest to Norman?

3. What reason does Norman suggest for Elmer falling into the fireplace?

4. What does Norman ask the phone operator to do?

5. About what does Bill say Chelsea warned him before their arrival?

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