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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. Where do Norman and Ethel Thayer return for their anniversary?
(a) Boothbay Harbor.
(b) Kennebunkport.
(c) Golden Pond.
(d) Martha's Vineyard.

2. Who is slow to answer the phone?
(a) Chelsea.
(b) The operator.
(c) Bill.
(d) Charlie.

3. What happens with Charlie's visitor?
(a) He asks if Chelsea might be visiting her parents and leaves when he finds out she isn't.
(b) He gets pulled over by the police twice.
(c) She falls in love with the police chief.
(d) They criticize Charlie for his messy house and clean it.

4. What does Ethel say at the end of the play?
(a) Ethel says their baby has moved away and they are alone now.
(b) That life is so precious.
(c) That they will go to California.
(d) That all's well that ends well.

5. What does Chelsea say about Norman's retirement dinner?
(a) That she thought it wasn't elaborate enough for how important Norman was to the company.
(b) That she was so proud of him giving his speech.
(c) That she was sorry she didn't go.
(d) She does not mention the retirement dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story that Ethel tells about when the character in question #26 was young, what was he carrying?

2. How was Chelsea's trip to Europe?

3. Where is Chelsea living now?

4. What is Norman doing when Act 1, Scene 2 opens?

5. What does Ethel find intriguing about Miss Appley and Miss Tate?

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