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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time is it at the start of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 2:00 in the afternoon.
(b) 12:00 noon.
(c) 12:00 midnight.
(d) 2:00 in the morning.

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

3. What is Jim's state of mind when the doctors attempt to question him in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He is unconscious.
(b) He is too drowsy to respond.
(c) He is surprisingly coherent.
(d) He is extremely alert.

4. Who is the Miss Hansen?
(a) The student nurse.
(b) The head nurse.
(c) A psychologist.
(d) A doctor.

5. How old is Dr. Kramer?
(a) About 30.
(b) About 40.
(c) About 35.
(d) About 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Barrow respond to Ann's outlook on life as the second scene of the play ends?

2. What does Jim say when he becomes conscious at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Jim tell the doctor is affecting his work negatively?

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

5. What has Jim been depressed over?

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