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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 time of day does this play begin?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Just before sunrise.
(c) Noon.
(d) Sunset.

2. At the beginning of the play what does Mrs. Webb do when she first comes out of her house?
(a) Checks her mailbox.
(b) Strings some beans.
(c) Hangs some laundry.
(d) Feeds her chickens.

3. What does Emily assure her father she does not have on her mind before he goes to bed?
(a) Discontent.
(b) Boys.
(c) Troubles.
(d) Love.

4. Why does Mrs. Webb panic when she sees George?
(a) He seems to be angry.
(b) He is not supposed to see Emily before the wedding.
(c) She thinks something is wrong at the Gibbs's house.
(d) She is not fully dressed yet.

5. How many other people are talking to Howie at the beginning of the second act?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Webb notice about the person he sees on the way home from work on the first day?

2. What does Mr. Webb talk to George about when Mrs. Webb runs out of her kitchen?

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

4. What does Mr. Webb add to the advice he gives George as they talk in the Webb's kitchen?

5. What does Mrs. Gibbs serve for breakfast on the first morning of the second act?

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