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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. Why does Norman pick up the telephone?
(a) To call and order pizza delivery.
(b) To call Chelsea.
(c) To see if there is a dial tone.
(d) To call his office and check in.

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

3. What does Ethel lament about when Norman comes into the room?
(a) That Bill Ray is a dentist and not a medical doctor.
(b) That she has not yet dressed for dinner.
(c) That her best dress has shrunk.
(d) That their son is not there to celebrate.

4. Why do Chelsea and her boyfriend leave young Billy with Norman and Ethel Thayer?
(a) He needs to be taught how to behave around older people.
(b) He doesn't have any grandparents so wants them to be that to him.
(c) They are going to Europe.
(d) His camp canceled their summer program.

5. How does Chelsea greet her father?
(a) With formality.
(b) She pretends she does not see him.
(c) By shaking hands.
(d) With a long hug and kiss on the cheek.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Norman's reaction to Chelsea's response?

3. What do Bill and Norman talk about mostly at the beginning of their conversation?

4. Why didn't Norman pick any more berries?

5. What book does Norman suggest that Billy read?

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