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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. What is Howie Newsome's occupation?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Paperboy.
(d) Milkman.

2. Who does Mrs. Webb say cried earlier in the day at the wedding?
(a) Mr. Webb.
(b) The stage manager.
(c) Emily.
(d) Mrs. Gibbs.

3. Who does the stage manager introduce at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) The children of Emily and George.
(b) The people in the cemetary.
(c) Some of the audience members.
(d) The new people in town.

4. What does Mr. Webb congratulate Emily on when they talk during the second scene?
(a) A fine performance at a dance recital.
(b) A good grade on a hard test.
(c) Her beauty beginning to bloom.
(d) A fine speech she gave in class.

5. Where are Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Gibbs heading at the beginning of the third scene?
(a) The school.
(b) Home.
(c) Choir practice.
(d) The market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the stage manager do before Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Gibbs leave the stage after the first scene?

2. What does Howie Newsome talk about in the street at the beginning of the second act?

3. Why does George decide to not go to college after all?

4. What does George do after being teased on his wedding day?

5. Who is teasing George on his wedding day?

(see the answer key)

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