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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Charlie react to Nancy telling the lizards about Charlie's hearts desire?
(a) He is joyful and anticipatory
(b) He is happy and open
(c) He is sad and depressed
(d) He is infuriated and embarrased

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

3. What kind of wife does Charlie tell Nancy she is?
(a) A cunning wife
(b) A resentful wife
(c) A good wife
(d) A happy wife

4. Why does the lizard couple appear to have better communication with each other?
(a) They rely on physical communication
(b) They rely on attraction
(c) They rely on instinct
(d) They rely on language

5. What does Charlie hope the gesture will save them from?
(a) Being eaten alive
(b) Survival
(c) Being buried alive
(d) Cruel fate

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Nancy's state of mind when the lizards reappear.

2. How does Charlie feel as the lizards approach?

3. What is the theme of Act 1?

4. How do the lizards act when Nancy explains human reproduction?

5. When does Nancy show fear?

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