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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Charlie testing when he let himself sink down to the bottom of the lake?
(a) How much self discipline he had
(b) How fast he could swim back up to the surface
(c) How strong he was
(d) How long he could stay underwater

3. How does Nancy feel about Charlie's blase attitude?
(a) Indifferent
(b) Resentful
(c) Happy
(d) Angry

4. How does the author view the events of the 1970s?
(a) Sensationalized
(b) Obtuse
(c) Critical
(d) Meaningless

5. Where does Charlie want to retire?
(a) On a stretch of beach somewhere
(b) In a retirement home
(c) On a boat
(d) In Florida

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main historical event the author has illustrated in the play?

2. In Charlie's childhood dream, what body of water did he want to live underneath?

3. How does Nancy's choice in twigs make her husband feel?

4. What does Nancy suggest her and Charlie do as the lizards approach?

5. What is Nancy in the mood for after lunch?

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