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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, what does Mrs. Gibbs do when she first comes out of her house?
(a) Checks her mailbox.
(b) Feeds her chickens.
(c) Hangs some laundry.
(d) Strings some beans.

2. Who gives the introduction to the play?
(a) The narrator.
(b) The director.
(c) An assembly of cast members.
(d) The stage manager.

3. What does Mrs. Gibbs chide George for when he first appears on stage?
(a) Spending his allowance too frivolously.
(b) Sleeping in.
(c) Talking back to her.
(d) Forgetting his homework.

4. What does Mr. Webb do when he sees his daughter Emily on stage in the second scene?
(a) Embraces her.
(b) Asks her questions.
(c) Teases her.
(d) Yells at her.

5. Where is Joe killed?
(a) In a car accident.
(b) In a strange city of a strange disease.
(c) In the war.
(d) In a street brawl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps George with his homework?

2. What does Emily ask Mrs. Webb when she sees her mother after talking with Mr. Webb?

3. What does the stage manager plan to put into the time capsule?

4. What does Mr. Webb congratulate Emily on when they talk during the second scene?

5. How does Mrs. Gibbs want to use the extra money she has coming in?

(see the answer key)

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