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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Strange Interlude, Part 1, Acts 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eben's mother was Ephraim's _____ wife.
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Second.
(d) Fourth.

2. How old is Abbie's son, in Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Three months.

3. Whose death is Nina lamenting in the beginning of Strange Interlude?
(a) Gordon Shaw.
(b) Gordon Williams.
(c) Frank Marsden.
(d) Sam Evans.

4. Who has Nina taught to take care of her father while she's gone?
(a) Darrell.
(b) Marsden.
(c) Mary.
(d) Leeds.

5. Who does Abbie tease Eben about in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Julie.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Minnie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abbie tell Eben he's all "slicked up" like in Part 2 of Desire Under the Elms?

2. What does Ephraim compare Abbie's eyes to?

3. In the final scene of Desire Under the Elms, Ephraim comments to the Sheriff that the farm is a what?

4. Who is the first character we are introduced to in Desire Under the Elms?

5. In what state is Ephraim, in the beginning of Part 3 of Desire Under the Elms?

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