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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who asked the refugees to come to the Antrobus' house?
(a) Sabina.
(b) Mr. Antrobus.
(c) Mrs. Antrobus.
(d) Henry.

2. What reason does Gladys give for wearing makeup?
(a) Because other girls do it.
(b) Because it makes her look pretty.
(c) Because the boys like it.
(d) Because she wants to.

3. Sabina implies that Henry hit his older brother with what?
(a) A ball.
(b) A knife.
(c) A rock.
(d) A lamp.

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

5. What month is it at the beginning of the play?
(a) September.
(b) November.
(c) August.
(d) October.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Antrobus tell Mrs. Antrobus to do to save them from the cold?

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

3. While Mr. Antrobus drills Henry in the times tables, what does he order Mrs. Antrobus to teach Gladys?

4. What makes the announcement at the beginning of the play?

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

(see the answer key)

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