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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 does Dr. Gibbs tell his wife he will not do while they chat in the yard together?
(a) Take a vacation.
(b) Charge more money.
(c) Work less.
(d) Buy her an antique table.

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

3. Why is Mrs. Gibbs so worried about her husband?
(a) He seems constantly tired.
(b) He is exposed to a lot of sickness.
(c) He works too hard.
(d) He is distant and cold as of late.

4. Where is Joe killed?
(a) In a strange city of a strange disease.
(b) In a street brawl.
(c) In a car accident.
(d) In the war.

5. What is Emily doing when she asks her mother her very important question?
(a) Hanging laundry.
(b) Sewing a quilt.
(c) Helping her with the beans.
(d) Writing a letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Webb say of the people of the town that could be considered an insult?

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

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

4. Where are Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Gibbs heading at the beginning of the third scene?

5. What is Mr. Webb's profession?

(see the answer key)

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