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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Webb do when she first enters the stage in the second act?
(a) Kisses her husband.
(b) Tends her garden.
(c) Feeds her chickens.
(d) Makes breakfast.

2. Who is to be buried at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) Mrs. Gibbs.
(b) Wally.
(c) Emily.
(d) Simon Stimwell.

3. What does Emily tell George is the only thing she really wants?
(a) To be loved.
(b) To have children.
(c) To be happy.
(d) To feel safe.

4. Which of the following does the stage manager say is NOT eternal?
(a) Family.
(b) Life.
(c) Love.
(d) The stars.

5. What do Mrs. Gibbs's relatives say about her gravestone?
(a) It is too fancy.
(b) It is much simpler than she would have liked.
(c) The saying is not appropriate for her.
(d) It suits her perfectly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the stage just after Mrs. Webb is done speaking at the wedding?

2. At the beginning of the play, what does Mrs. Gibbs do when she first comes out of her house?

3. What is the first actual character that the stage manager plays?

4. How did Wally die?

5. What does Emily worry about as she drinks her soda with George?

(see the answer key)

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