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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story is told in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The story of how Timmy was born.
(b) The story of how Nettie and John met.
(c) The story of Nettie and John's marriage.
(d) The story of Timmy's first birthday.

2. What does Nettie reject in the third scene?
(a) John's advances.
(b) John's questions.
(c) John's jokes.
(d) John's criticism.

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

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

5. What are Timmy and John drinking in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Beer.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Soda.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does John consider impressive about Timmy's jacket?

3. What does Nettie say after seeing the flowers in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What is Nettie getting for Timmy's room?

5. What does John tell Nettie to do with regards to Timmy and his activities?

(see the answer key)

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