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

2. What does the stage manager plan to put into the time capsule?
(a) A picture of the townspeople.
(b) A drop of his blood.
(c) This play.
(d) Emily's journal.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Mrs. Gibbs chide her husband for when he comes home at the beginning of the play?

4. How does Mrs. Gibbs want to use the extra money she has coming in?

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

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