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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the doctor ask Jim when he first wakes up?
(a) His motives for suicide.
(b) His motives for separating with Ann.
(c) The reason for the type of pills he chose.
(d) The reason for his professional setbacks.

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

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

4. What does Jim inform Ann of in the third scene of Act 1?
(a) That he will not be returning home.
(b) That he would rather she not call for a while.
(c) That he needs a vacation.
(d) That he will be returning home.

5. As he explains to the doctor, what did Jim not have enough money to buy?
(a) Dessert for a friend.
(b) Dinner for a friend.
(c) Theater tickets for a friend.
(d) A gift for a friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the doctor ask Ann about the name, Charlotte?

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

3. What job does Jim currently hold?

4. What is Dr. Schlesinger's decision at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

5. What did the letter that Jim wrote indicate?

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