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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first character to speak in the second act?
(a) The stage manager.
(b) Emily.
(c) Dr. Gibbs.
(d) Mrs. Webb.

2. What does the stage manager say is replacing automobiles while he chats with George and Emily?
(a) Buses.
(b) Walking.
(c) Horses.
(d) Bicycles.

3. Who enters the stage just after Mrs. Webb is done speaking at the wedding?
(a) Emily.
(b) George.
(c) Mrs. Gibbs.
(d) Mr. Webb.

4. What is happening to George to prevent him from playing baseball?
(a) He is getting married.
(b) He is buying a farm.
(c) He is going to war.
(d) He hurt his arm.

5. What does the stage manager tell the audience they may do at the end of the first act?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Applaud.
(c) Leave.
(d) Eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Webb do for the person he sees on his way home from work on the first day of the play?

2. What does George want to be when he grows up?

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

4. Who does the stage manager say are witnesses to the marriage between George and Emily?

5. What is the town having a discussion about after Emily and her mother stop talking?

(see the answer key)

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