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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is John wondering as he and Timmy talk about the war in the second scene of Act 1?
(a) What kind of politician he would make.
(b) What kind of soldier he would make.
(c) How the war ended so quickly.
(d) Why the war lasted so long.

2. What does Nettie give Timmy with his coffee?
(a) Milk and sugar.
(b) Sugar and toast.
(c) Cream and toast.
(d) Milk and toast.

3. What does Timmy do when Nettie grabs his hand?
(a) Begins crying.
(b) Grabs her hand as well.
(c) Pulls it away.
(d) Begins laughing.

4. How often did Nettie's father send her flowers?
(a) A few times a year.
(b) Every year.
(c) Every other year.
(d) Every few years.

5. What year does the play, "The Subject was Roses", take place in?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1946.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Nettie, John, and Timmy returning from as the third scene begins?

2. What is Nettie's idea of a vacation?

3. What room is John Cleary standing in as the play begins?

4. What prevented John from joining the war?

5. What does Nettie tell John has nothing to do with their relationship?

(see the answer key)

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