Where does this play take place?

Grover's Corners, New Hampshire

What types of things are put in the time capsule?

New York Times, Shakespeare's plays, and Our Town

How is the setting of the play at the beginning?

A few tables, some chairs, a bench, and two trellises

What issue does Simon Stimson have?

He drinks too much which people can see.

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Study guide for OT Act 1

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1
Where does this play take place?
Red Cloud, Nebraska
Grover's Corners, New Hampshire
Grover's Corners, New York
York, New Hampshire
2
What types of things are put in the time capsule?
A deck of cards, book on etiquette, and Constitution of US
Money and a copy of the Treaty of Versailles
The local paper, Boston Globe, & reports of Lindbergh flight
New York Times, Shakespeare's plays, and Our Town
3
Who talks to Simon Stimson on his way home after choir practice?
Constable Warren
Dr. Gibbs
Stage Manager
Mr. Webb
4
Who tells about a strangely addressed letter at the end of Act 1?
Howie Newsome
Emily Webb
Joe Crowell, Jr.
Rebecca Gibbs
5
What happens at the beginning of the play that causes Dr. Gibbs to come home late and tired?
A bad car accident
A mining accident
An old man died
Twins are born
6
What does Mr. Webb do for a living?
Milkman
Teacher
Policeman
Editor of local paper
7
This person is proud of her children's looks.
Professor Willard
Mrs. Gibbs
Mrs. Webb
Emily Webb
8
How is the setting of the play at the beginning?
A few tables, some chairs, a bench, and two trellises
Made to look like small town main street
Only has two benches
Two houses painted on the back wall for each family
9
This person delivers milk.
Howie Newsome
Simon Stimson
Wally Webb
Joe Crowell, Jr.
10
This person tells about the background and statistics.
Constable Warren
Professor Willard
Dr. Gibbs
Simon Stimson
11
Wants to go to France for a vacation.
Emily Webb
Mrs. Webb
Mrs. Gibbs
Rebecca Gibbs
12
Who dies in France?
Joe Crowell, Jr.
Simon Stimson
Dr. Gibbs
Wally Webb
13
To be a farmer is his life ambition.
Dr. Gibbs
Howie Newsmen
Joe Crowell, Jr.
George Gibbs
14
Why are Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Gibbs, and Mrs. Soames out after 8:00pm?
They are playing bridge.
They are tutoring children.
The are admiring other people's houses.
They are singing in the choir.
15
George Gibbs plans on doing what with his life and getting from his Uncle Luke?
his paper route
his job at the plant
milk delivery route
his farm
16
What does George spend too much time thinking about (according to his mother)?
baseball
school
girls
farming
17
Collects stamps
Joe Crowell, Jr.
Wally Webb
Constable Warren
Simon Stimson
18
This person is a really good student and does their homework.
Emily Webb
George Gibbs
Wally Webb
Rebecca Gibbs
19
He's the town drunk and the choir director.
Dr. Gibbs
George Gibbs
Warren Constable
Simon Stimson
20
Mrs. Gibbs has a family highboy (special chair) that she wants to sell so she can do what?
Have money to invest in the stock market
Go on a trip to France
To get rid of furniture that just is junk and taking space
So she can purchase a new recliner for her husband
21
What three things blends the Webbs and Gibbs together?
money, religion, pets
cards, relatives, clubs
kids, homes, professionals
trips, business, economic status
22
Who makes sure we know what time it is and what is happening?
Stage Manager
Dr. Gibbs
Emily
Mrs. Gibbs
23
Is a policeman.
George Gibbs
Simon Stimson
Professor Willard
Constable Warren
24
Known for his extensive knowledge about the Civil War
Dr. Gibbs
Simon Stimson
George Gibbs
Professor Willard
25
What issue does Simon Stimson have?
Hates being choir director because is no talent in town.
He has no training or talent for being a choir director.
He drinks too much which people can see.
His music is considered too loud even by the Methodist.
26
Emily does something special at school. What is it?
Recites a speech
Wins the spelling bee
Is on the honor roll
Wins an award for her achievements
27
When Emily and her mother are snapping beans, what question does she ask?
Am I smart?
Am I pretty?
Can I have an allowance?
Can I date now?

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