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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. Whose boat pulls up to the dock?
(a) No one's.
(b) Charlie's.
(c) The police chief's.
(d) The neighbor's.

2. What is Norman's response to Ethel's reply?
(a) That Chelsea would have adjusted.
(b) He should have talked to the boyfriends about how to get Chelsea pregnant.
(c) That he bet Bill Ray couldn't hit the side of a barn with a shotgun.
(d) That Ethel never thought he was handsome.

3. Why didn't Norman pick any more berries?
(a) He thought it was unreasonable for Ethel to ask that of him.
(b) He couldn't find any ripe ones.
(c) He went fishing instead.
(d) He got lost in the woods and was frightened.

4. About what awkward arrangement does Bill ask?
(a) Nothing.
(b) If Bill can talk to Charlie alone to settle that Chelsea is Bill's girlfriend.
(c) Whether he and Chelsea can share a room though they're not married.
(d) If Bill can borrow money for the trip to Europe.

5. How old will Elmer be on his next birthday?
(a) 50.
(b) 40.
(c) 65.
(d) 80.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does young Billy announce when he enters the living room?

2. What does Norman do after each fishing trip with Billy?

3. Where do Norman and Ethel Thayer return for their anniversary?

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

5. How many acts does this play have?

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