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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 Dr. Gibbs talk to George about when he sees him after school?
(a) Spending too much time with Emily.
(b) Disrespecting his mother.
(c) Neglecting his chores.
(d) His bad grades.

2. What does the stage manager tell the audience they may do at the end of the first act?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Leave.
(c) Applaud.
(d) Eat.

3. Why does Mrs. Webb say she is crying at the wedding?
(a) She feels it all went too fast.
(b) She does not think this will last.
(c) She doesn't know.
(d) She is worried.

4. Why does George decide to not go to college after all?
(a) He and Emily realize they are meant to be together.
(b) He does not get good enough grades.
(c) He wants to pursue his baseball career.
(d) He is afraid to leave his mother alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Gibbs ask her husband to talk to George about at the beginning of the play?

2. What does the stage manager say is the ancient tradition Emily and George are embarking on when they get married?

3. What does Emily say just before she gets married?

4. What does George say when Emily tells him what she is worried about while drinking sodas with him?

5. What does Mr. Webb tell his daughter to do when he gets home from work?

(see the answer key)

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