Our Town Act III: PrActice Quiz
A practice quiz with questions designed to help you prepare for the real quiz on Our Town, Act III.
- 1.
The topic of Act III is
- A.
Daily life
- B.
Love and Marriage
- C.
Death
- D.
The Immortality of the Soul
- E.
The Meaning of Life
Correct Answer
C. DeathExplanation
Though the Stage Manager never says so explicitly, the topic is clearly Death, which Wilder uses as a lens through which the audience sees the value of life.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which answer below correctly identifies two of the characters who have died between the times of Act II and Act III?
- A.
George and Emily
- B.
Simon Stimson and George
- C.
Mrs. Soames and Editor Webb
- D.
Wally Webb and Mrs. Gibbs
- E.
Emily and Howie Newsome
Correct Answer
D. Wally Webb and Mrs. GibbsExplanation
The other pairs include only one character who has died.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Emily finds out from the Stage Manager that the Dead have what extraordinary power?
- A.
They can re-live any day or time of their previous lives.
- B.
They can make amends for their mistakes and failings.
- C.
They can watch over the living and protect them.
- D.
They can visit the living and warn them about future events.
- E.
They can fly through time and space to go anywhere.
Correct Answer
A. They can re-live any day or time of their previous lives.Explanation
Though characters like Emily can re-visit their lives, they cannot change what has happened or bring their newly-found knowledge about the value of simple things with them.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the name of the hymn sung at Emily's funeral that also appeared in the wedding of Act II and the choir practice of Act I?
- A.
"Nearer My God To Thee"
- B.
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
- C.
"Blessed Be The Tie That Binds"
- D.
"Shall We Gather By The River"
- E.
"I'll Fly Away"
Correct Answer
C. "Blessed Be The Tie That Binds"Explanation
Understanding what the "tie that binds" is helps to understand the theme of the play.Rate this question:
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- 5.
According to the Stage Manager and in response to Emily's question, who maybe does "appreciate life, every every moment"?
- A.
Doctors and editors
- B.
Mothers and fathers
- C.
Husbands and wives
- D.
Parents and children
- E.
Saints and poets
Correct Answer
E. Saints and poetsExplanation
Understanding why the Stage manager mentions these two is also a key to understanding the theme of the play.Rate this question:
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