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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 Dr. Gibbs talk to George about when he sees him after school?
(a) His bad grades.
(b) Disrespecting his mother.
(c) Neglecting his chores.
(d) Spending too much time with Emily.

2. 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) How to punish a criminal.
(d) Who to elect mayor.

3. What is Joe's occupation?
(a) Student.
(b) Milkman.
(c) Grocer.
(d) Paperboy.

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

5. What interrupts Emily as she is doing her homework during the second scene?
(a) The school bell.
(b) A train whistle.
(c) The church choir.
(d) A car horn honking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does this play begin?

2. What is Howie Newsome's occupation?

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

4. Why does Dr. Gibbs never leave his town?

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

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