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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. At the beginning of the play, what does Dr. Gibbs say he has been up all night doing?
(a) Drinking at the local bar.
(b) Helping a woman give birth to twins.
(c) Attending to the wounds of two returned war veterans.
(d) Preparing a man for death.

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

3. What does Mrs. Gibbs try to do as she enters her house after talking to her husband in the yard?
(a) Check the mail.
(b) Lock her door.
(c) Wave to her neighbor.
(d) Feed the chickens.

4. What does Mr. Webb congratulate Emily on when they talk during the second scene?
(a) A good grade on a hard test.
(b) A fine performance at a dance recital.
(c) Her beauty beginning to bloom.
(d) A fine speech she gave in class.

5. What is Joe's occupation?
(a) Student.
(b) Paperboy.
(c) Grocer.
(d) Milkman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Webb run when George comes to her house?

2. Which state is this play set in?

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

4. What does Emily ask Mrs. Webb when she sees her mother after talking with Mr. Webb?

5. What does the stage manager say that the third act will be about?

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