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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 Emily say what she thinks about just before she gets married?
(a) She is scared.
(b) How handsome George is.
(c) Her father crying.
(d) She feels that things are good the way they are.

2. What does Emily tell George she is not sorry for as they talk after the student council elections?
(a) Hurting his feelings.
(b) Being so bold.
(c) Telling the truth.
(d) Spreading a rumor.

3. What does the stage manager say that the third act will be about?
(a) Trials.
(b) Death.
(c) Life.
(d) Love.

4. What does the stage manager say during a pause in the wedding?
(a) Love is a beautiful thing.
(b) One of these young people will die soon.
(c) The patterns of life repeat themselves.
(d) Emily was wise to fear this wedding.

5. Where was Emily just before she came on stage in the second scene?
(a) At the store.
(b) Taking a leisurely walk.
(c) At home.
(d) At school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the stage manager make special mention of just before he begins a narrative of the town?

3. What does Mr. Webb tell his daughter to do when he gets home from work?

4. What does Emily tell George is the only thing she really wants?

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

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