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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 time of day does this play begin?
(a) Sunset.
(b) Noon.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Just before sunrise.

2. Who does the stage manager introduce at the beginning of the second scene of the play?
(a) A university professor.
(b) Another narrator.
(c) A geologist.
(d) A famous doctor.

3. What does George want to be when he grows up?
(a) A newspaper editor.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A farmer.
(d) A doctor.

4. What is Emily doing when she asks her mother her very important question?
(a) Helping her with the beans.
(b) Sewing a quilt.
(c) Hanging laundry.
(d) Writing a letter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Webb congratulate Emily on when they talk during the second scene?

3. Who gives the introduction to the play?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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