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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of roses does Timmy have for Nettie in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) White.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Pink.
(d) Red.

2. What has happened to many of the local boys who also went off to war?
(a) They were killed or badly injured.
(b) They are still in the war.
(c) They returned safely.
(d) They are missing.

3. What is Nettie's secondary response to the roses?
(a) She is excited.
(b) She is a little sad.
(c) She is depressed.
(d) She is overwhelmed.

4. How does Timmy view his father in terms of courage?
(a) He thinks that he is the second bravest man he has ever known.
(b) He thinks that he is the weakest man he has ever known.
(c) He thinks that he is the bravest man he has ever known.
(d) He thinks that his courage has not been tested.

5. What morning is it when the play opens?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Monday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Timmy and John do after Nettie responds to the roses?

2. How does Nettie react to the flowers when she first sees them?

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

4. What does John do with Timmy's jacket in the first scene?

5. What does Timmy do when Nettie grabs his hand?

(see the answer key)

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