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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jim respond to Ann after he first wakes up?
(a) He tells her that he does not want his family there.
(b) He tells her that he does not want her money.
(c) He tells her that he does not want a divorce.
(d) He tells her that he does not want her love.

2. When does the first scene of The Shrike take place?
(a) Wednesday morning.
(b) Tuesday morning.
(c) Wednesday evening.
(d) Tuesday evening.

3. Who is the Miss Hansen?
(a) A doctor.
(b) The head nurse.
(c) A psychologist.
(d) The student nurse.

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

5. How did Jim get the pills to take?
(a) At one pharmacy in town.
(b) At different pharmacies in other towns.
(c) At one pharmacy in another town.
(d) At different pharmacies around town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ann respond to the doctor's request that Jim be given his Last Rites?

2. How does Jim respond to the new job interview?

3. Where does Act 2 open?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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