View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John pretend he is doing as he hears someone coming in the beginning of the play?
(a) Making breakfast.
(b) Reading the newspaper.
(c) Cleaning the table off.
(d) Making lunch.

2. How does Timmy view his father in terms of courage?
(a) He thinks that he is the bravest man he has ever known.
(b) He thinks that he is the second bravest man he has ever known.
(c) He thinks that he is the weakest man he has ever known.
(d) He thinks that his courage has not been tested.

3. How does John leave the room in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He leaves quietly, ignoring everyone.
(b) He says goodbye and walks out normally.
(c) He slams the door.
(d) He runs out quickly.

4. What does Nettie have in her purse that makes it so heavy?
(a) Coins.
(b) A bowling ball.
(c) Gold bars.
(d) A book.

5. What does Timmy do when he returns at the end of the third scene?
(a) Looks in from the window to see what has happened.
(b) Goes into the kitchen to see what has happened.
(c) Yells from the hallway to see if everything is okay.
(d) Yells from his room to see if everything is okay.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nettie act when she finally returns home?

2. How did Timmy and John enjoy the game?

3. What does John caution Timmy about his drinking?

4. What story is told in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does Nettie tell John after she gets the aspirin?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 352 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample