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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. At the beginning of the play, what does Mrs. Gibbs do when she first comes out of her house?
(a) Checks her mailbox.
(b) Strings some beans.
(c) Hangs some laundry.
(d) Feeds her chickens.

2. What does Mrs. Gibbs chide George for when he first appears on stage?
(a) Forgetting his homework.
(b) Sleeping in.
(c) Spending his allowance too frivolously.
(d) Talking back to her.

3. Who tells Mr. Webb what George wants to be when he grown up?
(a) The stage manager.
(b) George.
(c) Emily.
(d) Mrs. Webb.

4. Where was Emily just before she came on stage in the second scene?
(a) At home.
(b) At school.
(c) At the store.
(d) Taking a leisurely walk.

5. At the beginning of the play, what exciting news does Mrs. Gibbs have to tell Mrs. Webb when they meet in their yards?
(a) Her son is doing well in school.
(b) She is selling an antique table of hers.
(c) She won a prize for her pie recipe at the fair.
(d) Her husband delivered twins the night before.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Simon Stimson's occupation?

3. Which state is this play set in?

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

5. What is Joe's occupation?

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