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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. Who does Ferguson shout for down the hall?
(a) Another nurse.
(b) Hochberg.
(c) Security.
(d) An orderly.

2. What does Ferguson tell Barbara to reassure her?
(a) The doctors think she is very proficient.
(b) All the other nurses like her.
(c) He tells her she has good instincts.
(d) He tells her she is going to be a good nurse.

3. What does Dr. Hochberg tell Laura about internships?
(a) It is when the boys become men.
(b) Doctors are not well paid.
(c) It separates the boys from the men.
(d) It is do or die time.

4. What does Ferguson tease Laura about when he enters the room?
(a) Her laugh.
(b) Being late.
(c) Her purse.
(d) Her hat.

5. Who is the student nurse who calls for a page for Ferguson?
(a) Sara.
(b) Bettie.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Laura's nickname for Dr. Hochberg?

2. What does Mr. Hudson ask the nurse to bring along with them?

3. What does Ferguson note about Dorothy as she drifts off to sleep?

4. Who is the more senior nurse who enters Dorothy's room?

5. Why does Barbara say she won't be able to get a good night's sleep?

(see the answer key)

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