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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Gibbs do when she first enters the stage in the second act?
(a) Makes breakfast.
(b) Kisses her husband.
(c) Feeds her chickens.
(d) Tends her garden.

3. What is happening to George to prevent him from playing baseball?
(a) He is going to war.
(b) He hurt his arm.
(c) He is buying a farm.
(d) He is getting married.

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

5. What does the stage manager say that the third act will be about?
(a) Death.
(b) Life.
(c) Love.
(d) Trials.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who talks with George after his parents go to bed?

2. Where does Mrs. Gibbs die?

3. Who does the stage manager introduce at the beginning of the second scene of the play?

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

5. What advice does Mr. Webb give George as they talk in his kitchen?

(see the answer key)

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