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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What concept do the lizards parallel?
(a) Imperialism
(b) The industrial revolution
(c) Capitalism
(d) The evolution of man

2. Why is communication frustrating between the lizards and the humans?
(a) Because of the language problem
(b) Because Charlie isn't talking
(c) Because Leslie is shy
(d) Because Nancy is talking to much

3. How do the lizards act when Nancy explains human reproduction?
(a) Bored
(b) Incredulous
(c) Excited
(d) Confused

4. What question does Charlie bring up to avert any further questions from Nancy?
(a) What made the lizards curious about humans
(b) What makes the lizards happy in life
(c) What made the lizards approach them
(d) What made the lizards leave their homes in the sea

5. What theme is even stronger in Act 2 than in Act 1?
(a) Child rearing
(b) Procreation
(c) Love
(d) Evolution

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nancy feel as the lizards approach?

2. Who does Nancy speak to first?

3. What word best describes Charlie and Nancy's ability to bridge the communication gap?

4. What does the author want the audience to play the least attention to?

5. What was Charlie testing when he let himself sink down to the bottom of the lake?

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