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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 Joe do when he leaves town?
(a) Marries his sweetheart.
(b) Goes to college.
(c) Works at a big city newspaper.
(d) Joins the Navy.

2. What does Mrs. Gibbs chide her husband for when he comes home at the beginning of the play?
(a) Coming home late again.
(b) Not picking up the milk she needed from the store.
(c) Not getting enough rest.
(d) Drinking too much.

3. Where does Mrs. Gibbs die?
(a) At a town party.
(b) On the train while traveling.
(c) Out west while visiting her daughter.
(d) At home in her bed.

4. Who asks questions of Mr. Webb when he has finished his introduction of the town?
(a) Actors planted in the audience.
(b) Mr. Webb's children.
(c) The stage manager.
(d) Audience members.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Simon Stimson's occupation?

4. Where is Mrs.Gibbs while Mr Gibbs is talking to George after school?

5. What does the stage manager plan to put into the time capsule?

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