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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Nettie criticize constantly, according to Timmy?
(a) John's friends.
(b) The lake house.
(c) John's job.
(d) The apartment.

3. How does John view Timmy's life compared to his own?
(a) He thinks Timmy does not work as hard as he did.
(b) He thinks Timmy has had it made.
(c) He thinks Timmy has had a tough time.
(d) He thinks Timmy works harder than he did.

4. How long has Nettie been away from home for?
(a) Four hours.
(b) All day.
(c) Two days.
(d) A couple of hours.

5. How does Nettie initially respond to Timmy in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) She has no reaction.
(b) She begins to laugh.
(c) She begins to cry.
(d) She lectures him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John say about the meal at Nettie's mother's house?

2. What is Nettie concerned about as Timmy and John continue to sing?

3. What was the result of the game John and Timmy saw?

4. What does Nettie's mother not like?

5. Where is Timmy's army jacket, as John admires it?

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