Our Town Act I Reading Quiz
A brief reading quiz on characters and action in Wilder's classic play.
- 1.
Emily's father, Mr. Webb, is a
- A.
Newspaper editor
- B.
Doctor
- C.
Milkman
- D.
Lawyer
- E.
Stage manager
Correct Answer
A. Newspaper editorExplanation
George's father is a doctor.Rate this question:
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- 2.
George Gibbs' father is a
- A.
Newspaper editor
- B.
Doctor
- C.
Milkman
- D.
Lawyer
- E.
Stage manager
Correct Answer
B. DoctorExplanation
Emily's father is an editor.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Howie Newsome is a
- A.
Newspaper editor
- B.
Doctor
- C.
Milkman
- D.
Lawyer
- E.
Stage manager
Correct Answer
C. MilkmanExplanation
Milkmen delivered their product early in the morning, here in the play at the same time that Doc Gibbs is returning home from delivering a baby.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The church choir director Simon Stimson's personal problem is
- A.
A broken heart
- B.
Drug addiction
- C.
Bankruptcy
- D.
Paranoia
- E.
Alcoholism
Correct Answer
E. AlcoholismExplanation
The correct answer is alcoholism. This is evident from the fact that Simon Stimson is the church choir director, suggesting that he has a responsible position in the community. Alcoholism is a personal problem that can affect one's ability to perform their duties and can have negative consequences on their personal life. Additionally, alcoholism is a common issue that many individuals struggle with, making it a plausible explanation for Simon Stimson's personal problem.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Doc Gibbs scolds his son George for the boy's failure to help his mother by
- A.
Doing laundry
- B.
Chopping wood
- C.
Helping Rebecca with her homework
- D.
Cleaning his room
- E.
Weeding the garden
Correct Answer
B. Chopping woodExplanation
Doc Gibbs scolds his son George for the boy's failure to help his mother by chopping wood. This suggests that helping his mother with chopping wood was an expected task or responsibility for George. It implies that George neglected or refused to fulfill this duty, leading to his father's scolding.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who is getting and giving help on math homework as the first act closes?
- A.
George is helping Emily
- B.
Emily is helping George
- C.
George is helping Wally
- D.
Emily is helping Rebecca
- E.
No one is helping anyone else.
Correct Answer
B. Emily is helping GeorgeExplanation
In the first act, George is helping Emily, but it is not mentioned that Emily is helping George. Therefore, the correct answer is that Emily is helping George.Rate this question:
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