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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 does the stage manager do before Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Gibbs leave the stage after the first scene?
(a) Begins to close the curtain.
(b) Thanks them.
(c) Shushes them.
(d) Pulls them away from each other.

2. What does the stage manager say was wasted in Joe's death?
(a) His influence on the town.
(b) His enthusiasm for life.
(c) His fighting spirit.
(d) His education.

3. Where does Mrs. Webb run when George comes to her house?
(a) To get dressed.
(b) To get him some food.
(c) To keep Emily in her room.
(d) To retrieve the present she has for him.

4. What does Dr. Gibbs tell his wife he will not do while they chat in the yard together?
(a) Take a vacation.
(b) Charge more money.
(c) Buy her an antique table.
(d) Work less.

5. What is a special talent that George has?
(a) Healing animals.
(b) Farming.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Driving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Webb do when he sees his daughter Emily on stage in the second scene?

2. What are the actors doing in lieu of having real props?

3. What does the stage manager say the dead are doing?

4. Who is the first character to speak in the second act?

5. What is one of the main differences in town between the second and third acts?

(see the answer key)

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