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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 personal detail about Simon Stimson do we learn from the stage manager?
(a) He will die in a few days.
(b) He is an atheist.
(c) He is having an affair.
(d) He has a drinking problem.

2. What does Dr. Gibbs say they must do to help Simon Stimson?
(a) Leave him alone.
(b) Hold an intervention.
(c) Visit him often.
(d) Have compassion.

3. What does Dr. Gibb rebuke Mrs. Gibbs for when she returns at the beginning of the third scene?
(a) Being late.
(b) Gossiping.
(c) Spending too much money.
(d) Eating too much.

4. What good news does Dr. Gibbs give his wife when they enter their house during the third scene?
(a) She won the town contest.
(b) He just got a raise.
(c) He is ready to take a vacation.
(d) George will do all his chores now.

5. What does Emily do when she sees her father on stage in the second scene?
(a) Embraces him.
(b) Teases him.
(c) Asks him questions.
(d) Yells at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs.Gibbs while Mr Gibbs is talking to George after school?

2. Who asks questions of Mr. Webb when he has finished his introduction of the town?

3. What does Mrs. Gibbs chide her husband for when he comes home at the beginning of the play?

4. What does Mr. Webb do for the person he sees on his way home from work on the first day of the play?

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

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