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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 a time are the three main characters of the play having towards the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) An unpredictable time.
(b) An okay time.
(c) A good time.
(d) A lousy time.

2. How many chairs are there in the apartment as the play opens?
(a) A stack.
(b) A closet full.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

3. What type of flowers did Nettie's father used to send to her?
(a) Daisies.
(b) Tulips.
(c) Roses.
(d) Carnations.

4. What does John have scheduled on the day the play opens?
(a) A meeting with a friend.
(b) An appointment.
(c) A job interview.
(d) A lunch with his boss.

5. What does Nettie lecture John about in the first scene of Act 1?
(a) Eating too much.
(b) Not getting enough sleep.
(c) Not eating enough.
(d) Drinking too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the occasion that Nettie's father would send her flowers?

2. What prevented John from joining the war?

3. When does John tell Timmy they will buy new clothes?

4. How does Timmy make decisions, according to John?

5. How long ago did Nettie's father pass away?

(see the answer key)

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