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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ethel invite in for coffee?
(a) Charlie.
(b) The neighbor.
(c) William.
(d) The police chief.

2. How could Norman's memory best be described?
(a) He is totally senile and doesn't remember who someone is from one hour to the next.
(b) He often forgets things he once could easily recall.
(c) He still has a photographic memory.
(d) His memory has never been good, but it is getting better.

3. What reason does Norman suggest for Elmer falling into the fireplace?
(a) He is old and clumsy.
(b) He is attempting suicide.
(c) He did not fall in the fireplace; he fell down the chimney.
(d) He wanted attention from Ethel.

4. Of what ethnic group does Norman seem prejudiced?
(a) Hispanics.
(b) Arabs.
(c) Blacks.
(d) Jews.

5. Where are the bedrooms in this house?
(a) On the east end of the first floor.
(b) One big room serves as the living room and sleeping area.
(c) Upstairs.
(d) In a separate mother-in-law cabin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose boat pulls up to the dock?

2. Who is the person in the picture on the mantle that Norman is studying?

3. What does Ethel plan to do with the berries she's picked?

4. About what does Ethel complain?

5. What is Ethel's response to Charlie's offer?

(see the answer key)

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