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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the weather like in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) It is cloudy.
(b) It is snowing.
(c) It is raining.
(d) It is sunny.

2. How long has Ann been at Jim's bedside?
(a) On and off since the day before.
(b) For three hours.
(c) Since he was brought into the hospital.
(d) For one hour.

3. What does Ann accept from Miss Cardell while she waits with Jim in the second scene of Act 1?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Water.
(d) Candy.

4. How does Jim respond to Ann after he first wakes up?
(a) He tells her that he does not want a divorce.
(b) He tells her that he does not want her love.
(c) He tells her that he does not want her money.
(d) He tells her that he does not want his family there.

5. When was Jim's last play?
(a) A year ago.
(b) Several months ago.
(c) Several years ago.
(d) A few weeks ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the first scene of The Shrike take place?

2. What has Jim been depressed over?

3. When were Jim and Ann supposed to meet?

4. Where did Jim go right after he took the pills?

5. Who did Ann call after receiving the phone call she is telling the doctors about?

(see the answer key)

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