Our Town Act I Reading Quiz

Emily's father is an editor.

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.

George's father is a doctor.

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.

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.

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.