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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) Cruel fate
(b) Being eaten alive
(c) Being buried alive
(d) Survival

2. What does Nancy not understand about Charlie's retirement plan?
(a) He's anxious to be a grandfather
(b) He's anxious to travel
(c) He's content to only learn to sail
(d) He's content to rest

3. Describe Nancy's state of mind when the lizards reappear.
(a) Paralyzed
(b) Crazy
(c) Clear headed
(d) Confused

4. What attribute of Charlie is affected by lying on his back in submission?
(a) His humor
(b) His anger
(c) His dignity
(d) His sanity

5. 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 long he could stay underwater
(c) How strong he was
(d) How fast he could swim back up to the surface

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlie's actions do to his relationship with Nancy?

2. How does Charlie respond to accusations of infidelity?

3. How does Charlie feel about the sound that interrupts the couple?

4. What is the best description of the twig that Nancy chose as defense?

5. Why do Nancy and Charlie lie on their backs?

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