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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second real character that the stage manager plays?
(a) The ring bearer.
(b) The mailman.
(c) The decorator.
(d) The minister.

2. Who is to be buried at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Emily.
(b) Simon Stimwell.
(c) Mrs. Gibbs.
(d) Wally.

3. What does George plan to do when he leaves his mother's house?
(a) Play baseball.
(b) Become a writer.
(c) Raise chickens.
(d) Go to war.

4. What does Emily tell George she is sorry for as they talk after the student council elections?
(a) Being so bold.
(b) Hurting his feelings.
(c) Spreading a rumor.
(d) Telling the truth.

5. What does Emily tell George is the only thing she really wants?
(a) To have children.
(b) To feel safe.
(c) To be loved.
(d) To be happy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the stage manager tell the audience they may do at the end of the first act?

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

5. What does Rebecca talk about before she goes to bed?

(see the answer key)

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