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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, what does Dr. Gibbs say he has been up all night doing?
(a) Preparing a man for death.
(b) Helping a woman give birth to twins.
(c) Drinking at the local bar.
(d) Attending to the wounds of two returned war veterans.

2. What time of day does this play begin?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Just before sunrise.
(c) Noon.
(d) Sunset.

3. What does Emily tell George she is sorry for as they talk after the student council elections?
(a) Hurting his feelings.
(b) Spreading a rumor.
(c) Being so bold.
(d) Telling the truth.

4. What does Mrs. Webb chide Emily for when she first appears on stage?
(a) Studying while she eats.
(b) Being too slow to get up.
(c) Staying up too late at night.
(d) Teasing her younger siblings.

5. What does the stage manager say that the third act will be about?
(a) Life.
(b) Love.
(c) Trials.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George buy for Emily during their chat after the Student Council elections?

2. What does Mr. Webb congratulate Emily on when they talk during the second scene?

3. What is George's natural feeling about women?

4. Who asks Emily and her mother to leave during their discussion in the second scene?

5. Where does Mrs. Webb run when George comes to her house?

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