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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nettie admit to Timmy as they talk in the first scene of Act 2?
(a) That she will never understand her husband.
(b) That she will never understand her son.
(c) That she will never forgive her son.
(d) That she will never forgive her husband.

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

3. What is there evidence of in Act 1, Scene 1, from the night before?
(a) A poker game.
(b) An accident.
(c) A party.
(d) A fight.

4. What time is the meal at Nettie's mother's house scheduled for?
(a) Noon.
(b) One o'clock.
(c) Eleven o'clock.
(d) Two o'clock.

5. What does Nettie lecture John about in the first scene of Act 1?
(a) Not eating enough.
(b) Eating too much.
(c) Drinking too much.
(d) Not getting enough sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nettie concerned about as Timmy and John continue to sing?

2. How long ago did Nettie's father pass away?

3. How long was Nettie away for?

4. What prevented John from joining the war?

5. How does Nettie describe the experience of being gone?

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