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

2. What does Emily do when she sees her father on stage in the second scene?
(a) Teases him.
(b) Asks him questions.
(c) Embraces him.
(d) Yells at him.

3. What does Mr. Webb congratulate Emily on when they talk during the second scene?
(a) Her beauty beginning to bloom.
(b) A good grade on a hard test.
(c) A fine speech she gave in class.
(d) A fine performance at a dance recital.

4. What triggers the appearance of the Webb family at the beginning of the book?
(a) The factory whistle.
(b) A horn honking.
(c) An alarm clock.
(d) The school bell.

5. What is the town having a discussion about after Emily and her mother stop talking?
(a) What to put in a time capsule.
(b) What to do about the economy.
(c) Who to elect mayor.
(d) How to punish a criminal.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, what does Mrs. Gibbs do when she first comes out of her house?

2. What time of day does this play begin?

3. At the beginning of the play, what exciting news does Mrs. Gibbs have to tell Mrs. Webb when they meet in their yards?

4. What is Howie Newsome's occupation?

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

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