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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does John comment on Nettie's dress in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He wishes she didn't pay so much for it.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He has never seen it before.
(d) He likes it.

2. What did Timmy deny his father the chance to do earlier in the day?
(a) Lecture his son.
(b) Show his son off.
(c) Buy his son clothes.
(d) Buy his son lunch.

3. What does John say about the meal at Nettie's mother's house?
(a) That he doesn't understand why he has to be there.
(b) That he will not be there.
(c) That he will try to be there.
(d) That he will be there.

4. What does John call Nettie and Timmy, according to Timmy?
(a) An alliance.
(b) Too distant.
(c) A force.
(d) Too similar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nettie act when she finally returns home?

2. What are Timmy and John singing as Nettie calls for their attention?

3. Who is howling at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Which country does Timmy remind Nettie that she had a chance to see?

5. What type of apartment do the Clearys live in?

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