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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 Mr. Webb talk about when he is first introduced by the stage manager?
(a) The many hardships the town has faced.
(b) The economic situation of the town.
(c) The town's social and political life.
(d) The businesses in the town.

2. Where is George running to when we first see him in the second act?
(a) The farm.
(b) Emily's house.
(c) The baseball diamond.
(d) School.

3. Who asks Emily and her mother to leave during their discussion in the second scene?
(a) Mr. Webb.
(b) Mrs. Gibbs.
(c) The stage manager.
(d) George.

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

5. What is Howie Newsome's occupation?
(a) Milkman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Paperboy.
(d) Soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a special talent that George has?

2. What did the stage manager call the first act?

3. What does Dr. Gibbs give George when he has finished talking to him after school?

4. What does Mr. Gibbs tease his wife about when he first appears on stage in the second act?

5. What is Simon Stimson's occupation?

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