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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 congratulate Emily on when they talk during the second scene?
(a) Her beauty beginning to bloom.
(b) A fine speech she gave in class.
(c) A fine performance at a dance recital.
(d) A good grade on a hard test.

2. How does Mrs. Gibbs want to use the extra money she has coming in?
(a) Send her daughter to college.
(b) Go to Paris with her husband.
(c) Paint her house.
(d) Let her husband retire.

3. What does Dr. Gibbs give George when he has finished talking to him after school?
(a) A dollar.
(b) A rake.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A hug.

4. 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 is selling an antique table of hers.
(b) She won a prize for her pie recipe at the fair.
(c) Her husband delivered twins the night before.
(d) Her son is doing well in school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Howie Newsome's occupation?

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

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

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

5. Where were Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Gibbs before the third scene?

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