View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Maureen escape to New York City?
(a) To find a job.
(b) So she could experience "life."
(c) So she could make more money.
(d) To be with her husband.

2. What does the audience do after intermission is over?
(a) They quickly and enthusiastically come into watch the rest of the performance.
(b) They complain about the poor production.
(c) They return and politely sit through the play's conclusion.
(d) They leave.

3. How does Frank feel about April as he makes his way backstage after the curtain comes down?
(a) Worried.
(b) Shy and nervous.
(c) Annoyed by her.
(d) He desires her.

4. What does Frank say has become a kind of national religion?
(a) Psychoanalysis.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Christianity.

5. Who can Frank hardly remember without the aid of a photograph?
(a) His parents' faces.
(b) His siblings.
(c) His wife.
(d) His childhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. At an alcohol-fueled lunch, what does Maureen Grube tell Frank?

2. What do Frank and Maureen do after lunch?

3. What is learned about the Givings's son, John?

4. About what is the audience disgruntled?

5. How does Frank try to dismiss the afternoon?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 285 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample