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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of applying for a job, what does Ethel suggest Norman do?
(a) Vacuum the house.
(b) Volunteer at the senior center.
(c) Go pick more berries.
(d) Go fishing.

2. Of what ethnic group does Norman seem prejudiced?
(a) Jews.
(b) Hispanics.
(c) Blacks.
(d) Arabs.

3. What does Norman do when Ethel and Charlie are discussing Chelsea?
(a) Cleans his shotgun.
(b) Tries to interest Charlie in a discussion of baseball.
(c) Gets up and goes outside.
(d) Ties flys for fishing.

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

5. What does Ethel plan to do with the berries she's picked?
(a) Take them to an ill neighbor.
(b) Make shortcake for dessert.
(c) Freeze them.
(d) Make jam.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has visited Charlie recently?

3. Why does Ethel hand Norman a bucket?

4. What does Ethel find intriguing about Miss Appley and Miss Tate?

5. Who is on the phone when it rings?

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