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

2. What good news does Dr. Gibbs give his wife when they enter their house during the third scene?
(a) She won the town contest.
(b) He just got a raise.
(c) He is ready to take a vacation.
(d) George will do all his chores now.

3. At the beginning of the play what does Mrs. Webb do when she first comes out of her house?
(a) Strings some beans.
(b) Feeds her chickens.
(c) Hangs some laundry.
(d) Checks her mailbox.

4. At the beginning of the play, what exciting news does Mrs. Gibbs have to tell Mrs. Webb when they meet in their yards?
(a) Her son is doing well in school.
(b) She won a prize for her pie recipe at the fair.
(c) Her husband delivered twins the night before.
(d) She is selling an antique table of hers.

5. What does Mr. Gibbs say is something only done in big cities?
(a) Locking doors.
(b) Encouraging a college education.
(c) Spreading gossip.
(d) Working too long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first actual character that the stage manager plays?

2. Who tells Mr. Webb what George wants to be when he grown up?

3. Where is George running to when we first see him in the second act?

4. What does Dr. Gibbs give George when he has finished talking to him after school?

5. What was so upsetting to Mrs. Gibbs about Simon earlier in the day when she is talking to Mrs. Webb?

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