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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is Charlie's intention to be hurtful towards his wife?
(a) No
(b) In some cases
(c) It is unclear
(d) Yes

2. What is created in Charlie and Nancy's marriage as a result of miscommunication?
(a) Anger
(b) Tension
(c) Violence
(d) Love

3. What word best describes the character of Nancy?
(a) Opinionated
(b) Brave
(c) Forthright
(d) Insincere

4. What does Charlie hope to infuse his marriage with?
(a) Care
(b) Nothing
(c) Rest
(d) Relaxation

5. As the couple argues, what creature appears?
(a) A giant squid
(b) A lizard
(c) A sandpiper
(d) A dolphin

Short Answer Questions

1. Is the tension created in her marriage enough to silence Nancy?

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

3. When does Nancy show fear?

4. How did women feel as a result of having time outside of the home?

5. As the play opens, what have Charlie and Nancy finished enjoying?

(see the answer key)

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