Our Town Act One

When Steve says, “Wait a minute….Let’s not be a mob!” he is characterized as

• impulsive

• preachy

• reasonable

• weak

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The mood at the end of Act 1 is

• joyful

• suspicious

• peaceful

• exhausted

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The main conflict in this play is

• between Charlie and Tommy

• between the creatures and the people

• among the people themselves

• between Charlie and Steve

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The setting of Act I is

• a town in a dream

• a town on another planet

• a specific town in the United States

• any ordinary town in the U.S.

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Steve says, “That’s exactly what it is — some kind of madness, “ he means that

• everyone has contracted a disease which causes madness

• the neighbors are crazy to suspect each other

• Les Goodman is crazy to go out

• the monsters have driven people crazy

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What is the primary setting of Act One in 'Our Town'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A small town in New Hampshire

• C) A coastal village

• D) A suburban neighborhood

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Which character serves as the narrator in Act One of 'Our Town'?

• A) Emily Webb

• B) George Gibbs

• C) The Stage Manager

• D) Dr. Gibbs

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What is the main theme introduced in Act One of 'Our Town'?

• A) The importance of wealth

• B) The beauty of everyday life

• C) The struggle for power

• D) The mystery of the universe

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In Act One, which character is known for delivering milk?

• A) Howie Newsome

• B) Simon Stimson

• C) Joe Crowell

• D) Constable Warren

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What literary device is predominantly used by the Stage Manager in Act One?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Flashback

• C) Direct address

• D) Irony

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