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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Webb tell his daughter to do when he gets home from work?
(a) Show him her homework.
(b) Turn out her lights.
(c) Eat supper with him.
(d) Hug him.

2. Where are Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Gibbs heading at the beginning of the third scene?
(a) Choir practice.
(b) The school.
(c) Home.
(d) The market.

3. What triggers the appearance of the Webb family at the beginning of the book?
(a) The factory whistle.
(b) A horn honking.
(c) The school bell.
(d) An alarm clock.

4. Who talks with George after his parents go to bed?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Emily.
(c) Joe.
(d) Rebecca.

5. What is so surprising to Rebecca about the mailman?
(a) He loves his job.
(b) He delivered a letter with an extensive address to her friend.
(c) He is handsome.
(d) He never fails to deliver the mail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Emily and her mother to leave during their discussion in the second scene?

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

3. Who helps George with his homework?

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

5. What does the stage manager make special mention of just before he begins a narrative of the town?

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