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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Webb do when he sees his daughter Emily on stage in the second scene?
(a) Embraces her.
(b) Asks her questions.
(c) Yells at her.
(d) Teases her.

2. What does Mr. Webb talk about when he is first introduced by the stage manager?
(a) The economic situation of the town.
(b) The many hardships the town has faced.
(c) The town's social and political life.
(d) The businesses in the town.

3. Where does Mrs. Gibbs die?
(a) At home in her bed.
(b) On the train while traveling.
(c) At a town party.
(d) Out west while visiting her daughter.

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

5. Where is Joe killed?
(a) In the war.
(b) In a strange city of a strange disease.
(c) In a street brawl.
(d) In a car accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the stage manager say we do not know about ancient Rome and Greece?

2. What does Mrs. Gibbs ask her husband to talk to George about at the beginning of the play?

3. What does Emily ask Mrs. Webb when she sees her mother after talking with Mr. Webb?

4. What is Joe's occupation?

5. Where was Emily just before she came on stage in the second scene?

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