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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 interrupts Emily as she is doing her homework during the second scene?
(a) A car horn honking.
(b) A train whistle.
(c) The school bell.
(d) The church choir.

2. What does Dr. Gibbs talk to George about when he sees him after school?
(a) His bad grades.
(b) Neglecting his chores.
(c) Disrespecting his mother.
(d) Spending too much time with Emily.

3. What does Emily ask Mrs. Webb when she sees her mother after talking with Mr. Webb?
(a) If she is well-liked.
(b) If she is smart.
(c) If she is pretty.
(d) If she seems happy.

4. What is Simon Stimson's occupation?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Journalist.
(c) Choir director.
(d) Milkman.

5. Who asks questions of Mr. Webb when he has finished his introduction of the town?
(a) The stage manager.
(b) Audience members.
(c) Mr. Webb's children.
(d) Actors planted in the audience.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of the play, what is Mrs. Gibbs doing just as her husband comes home?

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

4. What does Mrs. Gibbs chide George for when he first appears on stage?

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

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