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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. How is Jim Downs brought into the hospital?
(a) He is carried by two ambulance drivers.
(b) In a wheelchair.
(c) He walks in assisted by his wife.
(d) On a gurney.

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

3. What does Jim tell the doctor about Charlotte in the fourth scene of Act 1?
(a) He has no idea who she is.
(b) He refuses to talk about her.
(c) He only met her twice.
(d) He has been seeing her.

4. What day is it in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Friday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Wednesday.

5. How many days have passed since the previous scene as the third scene in Act 1 begins?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Ann call after receiving the phone call she is telling the doctors about?

2. What does the nurse try to get away from Mr. Fleming?

3. How many pills does Jim admit to taking?

4. What is Dr. Schlesinger's decision at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

5. How does Jim respond to Ann after he first wakes up?

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