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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the stage manager describe the weddings in this town?
(a) Long and tedius.
(b) Sweet and sentimental.
(c) Plain and short.
(d) Joyous and rowdy.

5. What does George ask Emily to do while he is at college?
(a) Call him on the phone.
(b) Visit his mom.
(c) Write him letters.
(d) Not date other guys.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, what exciting news does Mrs. Gibbs have to tell Mrs. Webb when they meet in their yards?

2. What does the stage manager say was wasted in Joe's death?

3. At the beginning of the play what does Mrs. Webb do when she first comes out of her house?

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

5. What does the stage manager say we do not know about ancient Rome and Greece?

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