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Our Town · Thornton Wilder

Act 3 Quiz

The cemetery on the hill in 1913, Emily's arrival among the dead, her return to her twelfth birthday, and what she learns.

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Q1 of 10

Where is Act 3 set?

AThe Webbs' kitchen BThe town cemetery CThe town church DMr. Morgan's store

Q2 of 10

Why has Emily come to the cemetery?

ADied in childbirth BShe is visiting a grave CShe died of a fever DShe was hit by a train

Q3 of 10

Which of these characters is among the dead in Act 3?

ADr. Gibbs BMr. Webb CGeorge DMrs. Gibbs

Q4 of 10

What do the dead seem to be doing?

ALetting go of their earthly lives BWatching over their families CWaiting to be born again DReliving their happiest days

Q5 of 10

What does Emily decide to do, despite the warnings of the dead?

AHaunt her husband BVisit her baby CRelive one day DStay by her grave

Q6 of 10

Which day does Emily choose to relive?

AHer wedding day BHer graduation CHer son's birth DHer 12th birthday

Q7 of 10

Why is reliving the day so painful for Emily?

AHer family has forgotten her BNo one really looks at anyone else CShe cannot change what happens DShe knows she will die young

Q8 of 10

What does Emily ask the Stage Manager about living people?

AIf they ever realize life BIf they remember the dead CIf they are ever happy DIf they fear death

Q9 of 10

What does George do at the end of the act?

ALeaves Grover's Corners BMarries again CFalls on Emily's grave DSpeaks to Emily's ghost

Q10 of 10

What time is it when the Stage Manager says good night?

AMidnight BEleven o'clock CDawn DTen o'clock

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