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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Emily say is keeping her from sleeping when her father comes home from work?
(a) The sound of the distant trains.
(b) The light from the moon and the smell of Mrs. Gibbs flowers.
(c) The worry she feels for Simon Stimwell.
(d) Concern for a test the next day.

2. What does Dr. Gibbs give George when he has finished talking to him after school?
(a) A hug.
(b) A dollar.
(c) A rake.
(d) A handkerchief.

3. What does Mrs. Webb chide Emily for when she first appears on stage?
(a) Being too slow to get up.
(b) Staying up too late at night.
(c) Teasing her younger siblings.
(d) Studying while she eats.

4. What does Howie Newsome talk about in the street at the beginning of the second act?
(a) The higher prices of milk.
(b) Losing a great baseball player.
(c) The war.
(d) Simon Stimson's drunkeness.

5. What does Mrs. Gibbs chide her husband for when he comes home at the beginning of the play?
(a) Not picking up the milk she needed from the store.
(b) Coming home late again.
(c) Not getting enough rest.
(d) Drinking too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Webb say a groom should never do?

2. What is a special talent that George has?

3. Why does Mrs. Webb panic when she sees George?

4. What is the town having a discussion about after Emily and her mother stop talking?

5. How many other people are talking to Howie at the beginning of the second act?

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