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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nettie do with the roses in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Throws them out the window.
(b) Throws them against the wall.
(c) Throws them at John.
(d) Throws them on the floor.

2. What does John tell Nettie to do with regards to Timmy and his activities?
(a) Lecture him.
(b) Watch him carefully.
(c) Ease up on him.
(d) Ignore him.

3. What kind of a time are the three main characters of the play having towards the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) An unpredictable time.
(b) A lousy time.
(c) An okay time.
(d) A good time.

4. What type of friends are John and Timmy talking about in the second scene of the play?
(a) New.
(b) Old.
(c) Future.
(d) Common.

5. What does Nettie tell John has nothing to do with their relationship?
(a) Their financial situation.
(b) The roses.
(c) How well they know each other.
(d) Timmy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does John comment on Nettie's dress in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. What is Nettie getting for Timmy's room?

3. What is Nettie's secondary response to the roses?

4. What room is John Cleary standing in as the play begins?

5. What condition is the banner in?

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