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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the stage manager say is the ancient tradition Emily and George are embarking on when they get married?
(a) Living two by two.
(b) Forsaking ones parents.
(c) Sacrificing comfort for the greater good.
(d) Announcing to the world their monogamy.

2. What does George do after being teased on his wedding day?
(a) Cries.
(b) Punches someone.
(c) Runs out of the church.
(d) Remains calm.

3. How did Emily die?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Child birth.
(c) Car accident.
(d) Disease.

4. What does the stage manager say IS eternal?
(a) Names.
(b) Influence.
(c) Money.
(d) Something.

5. What does Dr. Gibbs put on Emily's grave?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A bottle of wine.
(c) A picture.
(d) Her wedding dress.

6. Why does Emily choose to not re-live her life?
(a) No one around her cherishes life the way they should.
(b) She was too eager to move on.
(c) She knows too much.
(d) It was too painful.

7. What does Mrs. Webb say is cruel while at the wedding?
(a) Stealing a mother's daughter so soon after graduation.
(b) Not allowing a mother to help her daughter get dressed on her wedding day.
(c) Forcing a mother to plan a wedding on such short notice.
(d) Sending young girls into marriage unprepared.

8. Why does Mrs. Webb say she is crying at the wedding?
(a) She feels it all went too fast.
(b) She is worried.
(c) She does not think this will last.
(d) She doesn't know.

9. What is the name of the town in this play?
(a) Glenndale Crest.
(b) Grenwhich Village.
(c) Grover's Corners.
(d) Green Meadow Vista.

10. What does Emily beg her mother to do at the end of the play?
(a) Let loose of her mundane duties for a time.
(b) Come with her.
(c) Truly see her and experience the moments she has.
(d) Keep her safe.

11. What does Emily NOT say goodbye to when she chooses to not re-live her life?
(a) George.
(b) The Earth.
(c) Her memories.
(d) Her life.

12. What does the stage manager urge the audience to do while George and Emily prepare to tell their story?
(a) Pretend this is their story.
(b) Remember what it was like to be in love.
(c) Fill their hearts and minds with loving thoughts.
(d) Kiss someone they love.

13. What is removed from the stage during George and Emily's wedding?
(a) The house settings.
(b) The curtain.
(c) Most of the cast.
(d) The school.

14. What is George's natural feeling about women?
(a) They are naturally more good than men.
(b) They are kinder than men.
(c) They are too quick to trust.
(d) They need to be protected.

15. How did Simon Stimwell die?
(a) Car accident.
(b) War wound.
(c) Disease.
(d) Suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters does NOT take a seat in one of the chairs in the first scene of Act 3?

2. How does the stage manager describe the weddings in this town?

3. How did Wally die?

4. What does the stage manager say everyone in town is doing at the end of the play?

5. What do Emily and Mrs. Gibbs say about the living when George enters the cemetery?

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