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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 personal detail about Simon Stimson do we learn from the stage manager?
(a) He is an atheist.
(b) He will die in a few days.
(c) He is having an affair.
(d) He has a drinking problem.

2. What did the stage manager call the first act?
(a) Life and Death.
(b) Enduring Happiness.
(c) Daily Life.
(d) Love and Marriage.

3. What does Mrs. Gibbs invite her husband to do after his gentle rebuke to her in the yard?
(a) Eat some dinner.
(b) Go on a walk.
(c) Smell her roses.
(d) Take a drive.

4. According to the stage manager, what almost always accompanies youth and love?
(a) Trouble.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Craziness.

5. What does Mr. Gibbs say is something only done in big cities?
(a) Encouraging a college education.
(b) Locking doors.
(c) Spreading gossip.
(d) Working too long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so conspicuous about one of the chairs in the first row in the first scene of Act 3?

2. What does Mr. Gibbs tease his wife about when he first appears on stage in the second act?

3. What does Joe do when he leaves town?

4. What is Joe's occupation?

5. What does the stage manager say is replacing automobiles while he chats with George and Emily?

(see the answer key)

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