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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Act 2 open?
(a) The doctor's office.
(b) The convalescent ward.
(c) The recreation room.
(d) The psychiatric ward.

2. How is Jim Downs brought into the hospital?
(a) In a wheelchair.
(b) On a gurney.
(c) He is carried by two ambulance drivers.
(d) He walks in assisted by his wife.

3. Who does Ann originally share her concerns with about Jim's ability to leave the hospital?
(a) Dr. Barrow and Miss Hansen.
(b) Dr. Barrow and Grosberg.
(c) Dr. Kramer and Dr. Barrow.
(d) Dr. Schlesinger and Dr. Barrow.

4. What does Ann admit to Dr. Schlesinger about Jim's past?
(a) That he has always dramatized things.
(b) That he has not had psychiatric problems.
(c) That he never really worked on Broadway.
(d) That he has had psychiatric problems.

5. How does Jim respond to Ann's statement at the end of Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) He is not surprised.
(b) He is horrified.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is ignoring it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Grosberg and Mr. Fleming inform Jim of, which surprises him?

2. What does Ann tell Jim when he first wakes up in the hospital?

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

4. How does Jim appear as Act 2 begins?

5. What is the weather like in Act 1, Scene 3?

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