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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sound interrupts Charlie and Nancy's conversation?
(a) A lifeguard rescuing a swimmer
(b) Jets overhead
(c) Squaking seagulls
(d) Other people talking

2. What does Nancy suggest her and Charlie do as the lizards approach?
(a) Lie on the ground
(b) Call for help
(c) Run
(d) Jump in the water

3. Where does Sarah want to go after Charlie has upset her?
(a) Return to the sea
(b) Rest on the sand
(c) Into the waves
(d) Behind the rock

4. What does Charlie try to explain as the lizards are frightened by the overhead noise?
(a) The concept of gravity
(b) The concept of aeronautics
(c) The concept of flight
(d) The concept of machines

5. What does Nancy's sarcastic validation of Charlie's merits as a good husband and father lead to?
(a) An argument
(b) A dip in the water
(c) A long walk on the beach
(d) A sexual escapade

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of Act 1?

2. What is the primary theme of Act 2?

3. What question does Charlie bring up to avert any further questions from Nancy?

4. What is created in Charlie and Nancy's marriage as a result of miscommunication?

5. Which character does the author favor in shedding light on historical events of the 1970s?

(see the answer key)

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