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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Norman's response to the idea of Chelsea and Bill sharing a bedroom?
(a) If they want to share a room, rent a sleazy motel.
(b) Only if they agree not to have sex.
(c) There is only a twin bed in each bedroom, so it'd be pretty difficult.
(d) Hell, no, not in his house.

2. Who does Ethel see in the woods?
(a) Brent.
(b) Chester.
(c) Bill.
(d) Charlie.

3. What does Chelsea say about Norman's retirement dinner?
(a) That she was sorry she didn't go.
(b) That she thought it wasn't elaborate enough for how important Norman was to the company.
(c) That she was so proud of him giving his speech.
(d) She does not mention the retirement dinner.

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

5. What do Bill and Norman talk about mostly at the beginning of their conversation?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Fishing.
(c) The New York Stock Exchange.
(d) Chelsea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill say he saw when he comes into the house?

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

3. Who does Ethel invite in for coffee?

4. How does Chelsea greet her mother?

5. About what does Norman try to talk?

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