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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ellen majoring in?
(a) Actuarial sciences.
(b) Journalism.
(c) Art appreciation.
(d) Women's literature.

2. Who is in the living room at the opening of the play?
(a) Reba and Roger.
(b) Roger and Tom.
(c) Tom and Reba.
(d) Ellen and Roger.

3. What piece of equipment does Powers ask about in terms of the ship?
(a) The lights.
(b) The doors.
(c) The wings.
(d) The instrument panel.

4. Why is Roger worried about the evening's broadcast?
(a) He is warning America of war.
(b) He is wrongfully telling people aliens do not exist.
(c) He is afraid he will stutter.
(d) He is afraid his hair is imperfect.

5. What does Conrad claim to be in addition to a farmer?
(a) A pacifist.
(b) A mechanic.
(c) A maniac.
(d) A simpleton.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Kreton compare his head vibrations?

2. Where does Conrad claim he needs to go as he and Ellen sit on the terrace?

3. What does Ellen tell the family she and Conrad are doing in Richmond?

4. Of what type of metal is Kreton's ship made?

5. What three rooms make up the stage at the beginning of Act 1?

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