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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Emily doing when she asks her mother her very important question?
(a) Sewing a quilt.
(b) Writing a letter.
(c) Helping her with the beans.
(d) Hanging laundry.

2. Where was Emily just before she came on stage in the second scene?
(a) At home.
(b) At school.
(c) At the store.
(d) Taking a leisurely walk.

3. What does Mr. Webb congratulate Emily on when they talk during the second scene?
(a) A fine speech she gave in class.
(b) A fine performance at a dance recital.
(c) A good grade on a hard test.
(d) Her beauty beginning to bloom.

4. Why is Mrs. Gibbs so worried about her husband?
(a) He is distant and cold as of late.
(b) He seems constantly tired.
(c) He is exposed to a lot of sickness.
(d) He works too hard.

5. What does Joe do when he leaves town?
(a) Works at a big city newspaper.
(b) Joins the Navy.
(c) Marries his sweetheart.
(d) Goes to college.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Gibbs invite her husband to do after his gentle rebuke to her in the yard?

2. What does Dr. Gibbs tell his wife he will not do while they chat in the yard together?

3. What does Mr. Gibbs say is something only done in big cities?

4. At the beginning of the play, what exciting news does Mrs. Gibbs have to tell Mrs. Webb when they meet in their yards?

5. What is Howie Newsome's occupation?

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