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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 is learned about the Givings's son, John?
(a) He is a wealthy doctor living on Long Island.
(b) He had been a math instructor at a university before he became insane.
(c) He is their special needs child who lives with them.
(d) He is a serial killer who is now in prison for life.

2. When Frank sees April do this, what does he do?
(a) He hits her back.
(b) He laughs at her.
(c) He follows her, imploring her wildly to get back into the car.
(d) He does nothing.

3. What did April want to do when the relationship became serious?
(a) Move to the suburbs.
(b) Get an abortion.
(c) Stay in the hospital.
(d) Get a job.

4. What do the cast members do backstage during intermission?
(a) They gush about how well the performance is going.
(b) They decide to cancel the second act.
(c) They pace, wishing only to finish the second act and go home as fast as possible.
(d) They rest before the second act.

5. About what do the Wheelers and their guests talk?
(a) The Givings' son.
(b) The weather, the neighborhood, and dinner.
(c) The failed play, politics, and their neighbors.
(d) Going out dancing, dinner, and what is on television.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does no one want to do?

2. What does the audience also do during intermission?

3. What does Mrs. Givings stop by and give Frank?

4. What does Frank threaten to do?

5. What do Frank and April begin doing to each other?

(see the answer key)

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