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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What role does Sabina play in the Antrobus household?
(a) Housekeeper.
(b) Cook.
(c) Nanny.
(d) Maid.

3. Why does Mr. Antrobus say it will be good to have a doctor around?
(a) Because their whole family is ill.
(b) Because a doctor is always a good person to have.
(c) Because their children are sick.
(d) Because so many of their children had died.

4. When Sabina steps out of her character, she says the reason that she took the part of Sabina was because she hadn't what?
(a) Seen other people in a while.
(b) Been on stage in a while.
(c) Been in costume for a long time.
(d) Worked in a long time.

5. When Mr. Antrobus tells Mrs. Antrobus that a sign is a storm signal of rain, what does Mrs. Antrobus go to find?
(a) Umbrellas.
(b) Bags.
(c) Raincoats.
(d) Jackets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Antrobus brought Sabina home after what?

2. Mrs. Antrobus urges her fellow human beings to live by what slogan?

3. Where is Act 2, Part 1 set?

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

5. What is one of Mr. Antrobus' most notable achievements?

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