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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nancy in the mood for after lunch?
(a) To talk about the shells
(b) To talk about the birds
(c) To talk about the fresh salty air
(d) To talk about her love of water

2. Which character finds a descent size stick?
(a) Charlie
(b) The Female Lizard
(c) Nancy
(d) The Male Lizard

3. Why did Nancy suspect Charlie of infidelity?
(a) His anger and rage
(b) His indifference and tension
(c) His intolerance
(d) His alcohol and drug abuse

4. What does Nancy hope to infuse her marriage with?
(a) Laughter
(b) Enthusiasm
(c) Love
(d) Hope

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What events does the author use the character of Nancy to shed light on?

2. When does Nancy show fear?

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

4. What can Charlie's indifference to Nancy's needs can be viewed as?

5. What is Nancy's ideal life?

(see the answer key)

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