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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. What is Dr. Schlesinger's decision at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Jim can only leave the hospital if he agrees to go home with Ann.
(b) Jim will need to stay in the hospital for at least another month.
(c) Jim is well enough to leave the hospital, but not go to his interview.
(d) Jim is not well enough to leave the hospital.

2. What morning is it when Act 1, Scene 4 begins?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Tuesday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Monday.

3. How long has Ann been at Jim's bedside?
(a) Since he was brought into the hospital.
(b) For one hour.
(c) On and off since the day before.
(d) For three hours.

4. What does Jim say when he becomes conscious at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) That he wants a doctor.
(b) That he wants to die.
(c) That he wants Charlotte.
(d) That he wants a cigarette.

5. What does Jim tell the doctor is affecting his work negatively?
(a) His weight.
(b) His age.
(c) His height.
(d) His attitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jim inform Ann of in the third scene of Act 1?

2. What reason does Ann give for why Jim might not be ready to leave for his job interview?

3. How does Dr. Barrow respond to Ann's outlook on life as the second scene of the play ends?

4. When does Ann tell Jim his interview for the theater job is?

5. What does the nurse suggest to Ann in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

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