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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) She won a prize for her pie recipe at the fair.
(b) Her son is doing well in school.
(c) She is selling an antique table of hers.
(d) Her husband delivered twins the night before.

2. What does Dr. Gibbs talk to George about when he sees him after school?
(a) Disrespecting his mother.
(b) Neglecting his chores.
(c) His bad grades.
(d) Spending too much time with Emily.

3. What does Mrs. Gibbs serve for breakfast on the first morning of the second act?
(a) French toast.
(b) Fruit and toast.
(c) Hot cakes.
(d) Ham and eggs.

4. Why does George decide to not go to college after all?
(a) He is afraid to leave his mother alone.
(b) He and Emily realize they are meant to be together.
(c) He does not get good enough grades.
(d) He wants to pursue his baseball career.

5. What does the stage manager tell the audience they may do at the end of the first act?
(a) Leave.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Eat.
(d) Applaud.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Gibbs so worried about her husband?

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

3. What does the stage manager tell Emily and George to show the audience at the beginning of the fifth scene?

4. Who does the stage manager introduce at the beginning of the second scene of the play?

5. What does Mrs. Gibbs chide George for when he first appears on stage?

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