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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. Which state is this play set in?
(a) New York.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) New Hampshire.
(d) North Carolina.

2. Who gives the introduction to the play?
(a) The stage manager.
(b) The director.
(c) The narrator.
(d) An assembly of cast members.

3. What is Simon Stimson's occupation?
(a) Choir director.
(b) Milkman.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Journalist.

4. What does Emily say is keeping her from sleeping when her father comes home from work?
(a) The worry she feels for Simon Stimwell.
(b) The sound of the distant trains.
(c) Concern for a test the next day.
(d) The light from the moon and the smell of Mrs. Gibbs flowers.

5. What is Mr. Webb's profession?
(a) Milkman.
(b) Newspaper editor.
(c) Barber.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Gibbs invite her husband to do after his gentle rebuke to her in the yard?

2. What does Mr. Webb congratulate Emily on when they talk during the second scene?

3. What does the stage manager tell the audience they may do at the end of the first act?

4. What good news does Dr. Gibbs give his wife when they enter their house during the third scene?

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

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