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

2. What does Mr. Webb say of the people of the town that could be considered an insult?
(a) They are selfish.
(b) They are dull.
(c) They are proud.
(d) They are ignorant.

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) Not eating his dinner.
(d) Being disrespectful to his mother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What personal detail about Simon Stimson do we learn from the stage manager?

2. What is Howie Newsome's occupation?

3. What are the actors doing in lieu of having real props?

4. What is Simon Stimson's occupation?

5. Where was Emily just before she came on stage in the second scene?

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