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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mrs. Antrobus allows the Telegraph Boy into the house, she asks him if he has something to do. What is it?
(a) Open a message.
(b) Keep them warm.
(c) Light the fire.
(d) Cook over the fire.

2. What is moving into America at the beginning of the play?
(a) A wall of ice.
(b) A tidal wave.
(c) A desert.
(d) A lot of sand.

3. Sabina says that a few years ago, everyone got through what event, "by the skin of our teeth"?
(a) The Earthquake.
(b) The Depression.
(c) The Ice Age.
(d) The War.

4. According to the stage directions, how old is the Telegraph Boy?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twelve.

5. How many weeks notice does Sabina give Mrs. Antrobus?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sabina steps out of her character, she says the reason that she took the part of Sabina was because she hadn't what?

2. As Sabina talks, what happens to parts of the set?

3. Sabina retracts her resignation because she loves the ________ of life with the Antrobuses.

4. Before the Telegraph Boy can come into the house, Sabina and Mrs. Antrobus do what?

5. What is Sabina wearing when she appears in the play for the first time?

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