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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 does Mr. Fleming give to Grosberg?
(a) A bottle.
(b) A pencil.
(c) Money.
(d) Cigarettes.

2. When the doctor questions him in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Jim say about his life?
(a) It is horrible.
(b) It is a wreck.
(c) It is over.
(d) It is a mess.

3. Who called Ann earlier in the day?
(a) Jim's cousin.
(b) Jim's boss.
(c) Jim's friend.
(d) Jim's brother.

4. How does Dr. Barrow respond to Ann's outlook on life as the second scene of the play ends?
(a) He thinks it is the reason for Jim's suicide attempt.
(b) He thinks it is a positive sign.
(c) He thinks it is a mistake.
(d) He thinks it is a negative sign.

5. When does the first scene of The Shrike take place?
(a) Wednesday evening.
(b) Tuesday morning.
(c) Tuesday evening.
(d) Wednesday morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ann accept from Miss Cardell while she waits with Jim in the second scene of Act 1?

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

3. What does Dr. Barrow ask Ann about Jim's letter?

4. When was Jim's last play?

5. What is Jim's state of mind when the doctors attempt to question him in Act 1, Scene 1?

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