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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of the play, what is critical to Jim's condition?
(a) The next 48 hours.
(b) The next week.
(c) The previous 24 hours.
(d) The next 72 hours.

2. What does Mr. Fleming give to Grosberg?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Money.
(c) A pencil.
(d) A bottle.

3. What did Jim want to confirm before his suicide attempt?
(a) That his G.I. Bill was in good standing, so that Ann would get the benefits.
(b) That his apartment would be rented to another person.
(c) That his G.I. Bill was in good standing, so that Charlotte would get the benefits.
(d) That his apartment lease would be paid.

4. What is Ann's hope if Jim stays in the hospital and recovers slowly?
(a) That he will want to heal their marriage.
(b) That he will finally tell her who Charlotte is.
(c) That he will sign the divorce papers.
(d) That he will forget about Charlotte.

5. When was Jim's last play?
(a) Several years ago.
(b) A year ago.
(c) Several months ago.
(d) A few weeks ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Jim been depressed over?

2. Why does the doctor ask Ann about the name, Charlotte?

3. What day is it in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. As he explains to the doctor, what did Jim not have enough money to buy?

5. What does Ann admit to Dr. Schlesinger about Jim's past?

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