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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 Charlie offer to do for Ethel and Norman?
(a) Fix the screen door.
(b) Fix the small leak in the motorboat.
(c) Fix the plumbing under the sink.
(d) Repair the well pump.

2. What does the couple watch as the scene closes?
(a) Two squirrels gathering nuts.
(b) A pair of trumpeter swans on the lake.
(c) A pair of loons out on the lake.
(d) A mama bear and her cub lumbering along the shoreline.

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

4. What are hanging in the living room at the opening of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) A projection screen and projector.
(b) Deer heads.
(c) Banners.
(d) Several planters.

5. What is Norman's response to Chelsea's request?
(a) He says he has been nice to Bill even though Bill is a bit of a jerk.
(b) He says yes.
(c) He says that she and her brother will have to settle who gets the cottage.
(d) He says that he won't fly to California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing Charlie brought with him?

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

3. What is Norman using to aid his activity in the opening of the scene?

4. What does Norman mention to Ethel at the opening of this scene?

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

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