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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. What does the stage manager tell the audience when he first appears in the third scene?
(a) There is deep unrest in the city even if it looks peaceful.
(b) Someone is about to die.
(c) The town is going to bed.
(d) The Webb family is fighting.

2. What kind of college is George going to?
(a) Community.
(b) Agricultural.
(c) Journalism.
(d) Geological.

3. What does the stage manager say was wasted in Joe's death?
(a) His influence on the town.
(b) His fighting spirit.
(c) His education.
(d) His enthusiasm for life.

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

5. What is the first actual character that the stage manager plays?
(a) Mr. Morgan.
(b) Mr. Mulligan.
(c) Mr. Millet.
(d) Mr. Miller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George buy for Emily during their chat after the Student Council elections?

2. What does the stage manager urge the audience to do while George and Emily prepare to tell their story?

3. Who speaks the most during the wedding?

4. Who is the first character to speak in the second act?

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

(see the answer key)

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