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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. Among the various different patient types Jim meets in the beginning of Act 2, how do some of them seem to him?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Wise.
(c) Complacent.
(d) Paranoid.

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

3. What did Jim want to confirm before his suicide attempt?
(a) That his apartment lease would be paid.
(b) That his G.I. Bill was in good standing, so that Charlotte would get the benefits.
(c) That his G.I. Bill was in good standing, so that Ann would get the benefits.
(d) That his apartment would be rented to another person.

4. How does Jim feel that he has acted since entering the hospital, as he describes in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) He has not cooperated with anyone.
(b) He has cooperated with some, not with others.
(c) He has cooperated with everyone.
(d) He has cooperated with everyone except Ann.

5. Why are many of the nurses away for the week?
(a) It is Thanksgiving.
(b) The hospital is cutting back on its staff.
(c) They are on strike.
(d) There is a flu epidemic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When were Jim and Ann supposed to meet?

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

4. What does Grosberg tell Jim that some other patients do not need in order to be released?

5. What is Jim's main profession?

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