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

2. What reason does Ann give for why Jim might not be ready to leave for his job interview?
(a) He will not get the job.
(b) There is no job interview.
(c) His eyes do not focus properly.
(d) The interview is too far away.

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

4. What does Ann think about Charlotte?
(a) That she may be able to help Jim recover faster.
(b) That she tried to kill Jim.
(c) She has no idea who Charlotte is.
(d) That she is behind Jim's suicide attempt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is it when Act 1, Scene 3 opens?

2. How does Jim respond to the new job interview?

3. What does Ann admit to Dr. Schlesinger about Jim's past?

4. How is Jim Downs brought into the hospital?

5. What does the nurse try to get away from Mr. Fleming?

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