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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 Dr. Gibbs give George when he has finished talking to him after school?
(a) A rake.
(b) A dollar.
(c) A hug.
(d) A handkerchief.

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

3. What is Joe's occupation?
(a) Paperboy.
(b) Grocer.
(c) Student.
(d) Milkman.

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

5. What does Mrs. Gibbs ask her husband to talk to George about at the beginning of the play?
(a) Getting poor grades in school.
(b) Not doing his share of chores.
(c) Being disrespectful to his mother.
(d) Not eating his dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives the introduction to the play?

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

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

4. What does Mr. Webb talk about when he is first introduced by the stage manager?

5. What is Simon Stimson's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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