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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing Emily realizes about her mother when she sees her in her new life?
(a) She seems sad.
(b) She is tired.
(c) She is radiant.
(d) She is so young.

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

3. What does Emily say just before she gets married?
(a) She hates George and wishes she were dead.
(b) She refuses to live far from her father.
(c) She loves George.
(d) She would rather things remain the way they are.

4. Who does the stage manager say has fully enjoyed life while living it?
(a) Everyone in their own way.
(b) Some saints and some poets.
(c) A few gifted individuals.
(d) Nobody.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is one of the main differences in town between the second and third acts?

4. What is the name of the town in this play?

5. Who does Mrs. Webb say cried earlier in the day at the wedding?

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