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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Dr. Barrow suggest that Ann does when Jim becomes semi-conscious?
(a) Call the doctor immediately.
(b) Lecture him.
(c) Question him.
(d) Call the nurse immediately.

4. What causes Jim to lose his patience in the last scene in Act 2?
(a) He cannot get to sleep.
(b) He wants a cigarette.
(c) His question is not answered.
(d) He is starting to forget things.

5. What time of day does Act 2, Scene 3 take place?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) Late morning.
(c) Early in the morning.
(d) At night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ann tell Jim about the theater job in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. What does Jim learn about the monitoring system from the other patients in Act 2?

3. What does Jim tell the doctor is affecting his work negatively?

4. Where does Act 2 open?

5. What does Mr. Fleming give to Grosberg?

(see the answer key)

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