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

2. Why does Dr. Gibbs never leave his town?
(a) He hates to travel.
(b) He does not want to leave the town without a doctor.
(c) He has moral obligations to stay where he is.
(d) He worries about leaving his children.

3. 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.

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

5. Who helps George with his homework?
(a) Mrs. Gibbs.
(b) Mr. Webb.
(c) Emily.
(d) Mrs. Webb.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Joe's occupation?

4. What is Emily doing when she asks her mother her very important question?

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

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