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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the leading man becomes sick and unable to act?
(a) The director takes his place.
(b) The stage manager takes his place.
(c) The understudy takes his place.
(d) A friend takes his place.

2. What does Frank admit to himself, through the haze of his hangover?
(a) That he never really wanted children either.
(b) That he never really loved April.
(c) That he never really wanted to leave the city.
(d) That he never really wanted to marry April.

3. About what is the audience disgruntled?
(a) The heat.
(b) The poor lighting.
(c) The bad performance.
(d) The length of the performance.

4. What does Frank use to create a walkway in the front of the house?
(a) Cinderblocks.
(b) Wooden planks.
(c) Stones.
(d) Bricks.

5. Why does Frank try to change the subject?
(a) He does not want to hear about John.
(b) He is uncomfortable talking about other people.
(c) He senses that this kind of gossip could ruin the entire evening.
(d) He would rather talk about himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Frank Wheeler awaken?

2. Why does Frank suddenly become angry with his son, Michael?

3. When Frank sees April do this, what does he do?

4. What does Frank say has become a kind of national religion?

5. What is learned about the Givings's son, John?

(see the answer key)

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