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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens in "seven", according to what the other patients tell Jim?
(a) Patients are sedated.
(b) Patients are given electrotherapy.
(c) Patients are questioned.
(d) Patients are strapped down and put in a straight jacket.

3. What does Grosberg tell Jim that some other patients do not need in order to be released?
(a) To spend time in the convalescent ward.
(b) To be fully functional.
(c) Their wife's permission.
(d) Their doctor's consent.

4. Who is Miss Wingate?
(a) The night nurse.
(b) The room monitor.
(c) The desk clerk.
(d) The morning nurse.

5. What does Jim inform Ann of in the third scene of Act 1?
(a) That he would rather she not call for a while.
(b) That he will be returning home.
(c) That he will not be returning home.
(d) That he needs a vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ann think about Charlotte?

2. Why does Jim feel that he is being detained in the fifth scene of the play?

3. What does Jim challenge Grosberg about in Act 1, Scene 5?

4. What does Dr. Barrow suggest that Ann does when Jim becomes semi-conscious?

5. Why does Ann tell Dr. Bellman that Jim should remain in the hospital?

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