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

2. What interrupts Emily as she is doing her homework during the second scene?
(a) The school bell.
(b) A train whistle.
(c) A car horn honking.
(d) The church choir.

3. Who does Mr. Webb see on his way home the night of the first day?
(a) George.
(b) Dr. Gibbs.
(c) The stage manager.
(d) Simon.

4. Why does Dr. Gibbs never leave his town?
(a) He worries about leaving his children.
(b) He has moral obligations to stay where he is.
(c) He hates to travel.
(d) He does not want to leave the town without a doctor.

5. Where is Mrs.Gibbs while Mr Gibbs is talking to George after school?
(a) The market.
(b) The garden.
(c) Choir practice.
(d) On a walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which state is this play set in?

2. What does Rebecca talk about before she goes to bed?

3. Where was Emily just before she came on stage in the second scene?

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

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

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