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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the occupations of the old women who are refugees?
(a) Artists and poets.
(b) Music teachers and writers.
(c) Writers and poets.
(d) Music teachers and artists.

2. Why does Sabina ask the audience to pass things up for the fire?
(a) To save the children.
(b) To save the human race.
(c) To save the Antrobus'.
(d) To save herself.

3. Henry says that he has no family and doesn't want what?
(a) Peace of mind.
(b) A home.
(c) Pity.
(d) A family.

4. While Homer sings a ballad, Moses recited from the Bible in what language?
(a) Ancient Latin.
(b) Ancient Hebrew.
(c) Ancient Greek.
(d) Ancient Arameic.

5. Why does Mr. Antrobus smack Henry when he shows him the new invention?
(a) So Henry knows he loves him.
(b) So Henry will have something to really remember the day.
(c) Because Mr. Antrobus is mad at Henry.
(d) Because Mr. Antrobus always hits Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who breaks character and tells everyone to stop the scene, reminding the actors about what happened the previous night?

2. Mr. Antrobus says that war is a what, compared to the prospect of trying to build a new life with Henry in the middle of it?

3. What does Henry say filled the emptiness inside him?

4. Why does Mrs. Antrobus allow Gladys to keep her stockings?

5. When Sabina speaks in an aside, what does she say the play is about?

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