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Even Tougher "Our Town" Trivia Quiz

My first "Our Town" quiz was tough. Now we'll see just how closely you paid attention to Thornton Wilder's classic play!

A multiple-choice quiz by durikaj. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
durikaj

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,008

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
15 / 25

Plays
539

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. Which of the following is not a part of Mrs. Gibbs' garden? Hint

Corn

Hollyhocks

Sunflowers

Heliotrope

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Question 2 of 25

2. How many times is the Grovers' Corners Sentinel published each week in 1901? Hint

seven

three

two

one

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Question 3 of 25

3. Wally Webb died when his appendix burst while he was on a camping trip. How old was Wally when he died? Hint

We are never told

Fourteen

Fifteen

Sixteen

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Question 4 of 25

4. Which of the following is not listed by Rebecca Gibbs as being written on an envelope addressed to Jane Crofut? Hint

The Western Hemisphere

The Galaxy

The Mind of God

The Earth

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Question 5 of 25

5. In Act II, at what time does the train to Boston stop in Grovers' Corners? Hint

5:30 A.M.

5:45 A.M.

5:10 A.M.

4:30 A.M.

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Question 6 of 25

6. For what item was Mrs. Gibbs offered $350? Hint

Louis XIV Chair

Bedroom Set

Highboy

Dining Room Table

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Question 7 of 25

7. What gift did George give to Emily on her twelfth birthday? Hint

Hair ribbons

A Book on Canada

Strawberry Ice Cream Soda

Postcard album

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Question 8 of 25

8. How cold is it at Howie Newsome's barn on Emily's twelfth birthday? Hint

zero

15 below

5 below

10 below

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Question 9 of 25

9. What is NOT mentioned as a subject that is taught at the Grovers' Corners school? Hint

Science

Algebra

Solid Geometry

Manual Training

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Question 10 of 25

10. Which item does the Stage Manager himself plan to have placed into the cornerstone of the new bank that's being built in Grovers' Corners? Hint

A copy of the New York Times

A copy of the play "Our Town"

A copy of the Grovers' Corners Sentinel

A copy of the Bible

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Question 11 of 25

11. Mr. Cartwright is Grovers' Corner's richest citizen. Which business does Mr. Cartwright own, as mentioned by the Stage Manager in Act I? Hint

the mill

the livery stable

the bank

the drug store

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Question 12 of 25

12. In which sport does George Gibbs excel? Hint

hockey

football

baseball

soccer

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Question 13 of 25

13. Before the wedding in Act II, what does Emily state that George can do for her if he loves her? Hint

"Support me."

"Carry my train."

"Go away!"

"Help me."

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Question 14 of 25

14. What is Grovers' Corners' "favorite mountain," according to the Stage Manager? Hint

White Mountain

Mount Jaffrey

Mount Washington

Mount Monadnock

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Question 15 of 25

15. How did Simon Stimson die? Hint

hung himself

stroke

heart attack

fell off roof

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Question 16 of 25

16. Why is Mr. Webb late for his presentation to the audience about the town? Hint

He cut his hand.

He got home late from work.

He was mowing the lawn.

He was taking a nap.

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Question 17 of 25

17. What is the name of the professor who presents the "history of man" section in Act I? Hint

Professor Cartwright

Professor Stoddard

Professor Willard

Professor Smith

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Question 18 of 25

18. How much money does Rebecca Gibbs have saved up, according to George, as of May 7, 1901? Hint

More than a dollar

More than five dollars

More than two dollars

Rebecca's money is never mentioned.

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Question 19 of 25

19. Where is the Grovers' Corners jail? Hint

In the basement of the town hall

Across the railroad tracks

In the basement of the post office

Grovers' Corners doesn't have a jail.

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Question 20 of 25

20. What is the population of Grovers' Corners on May 6, 1901? Hint

2,599

2,642

2,640

2,601

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Question 21 of 25

21. What word of advice about having a happy marriage did Mr. Webb's father NOT give him? Hint

"Never let your wife know how much money you have."

"If anything about her irritates you, get right up and leave the house."

"Give an order, even if it don't make sense, just so she'll learn to obey."

"Never let your wife talk to other women outside of your presence."

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Question 22 of 25

22. What special breakfast does Mrs. Gibbs make for her husband on the morning of George and Emily's wedding? Hint

steak and eggs

waffles

French toast

eggs benedict

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Question 23 of 25

23. How many horses are there in Grovers' Corners, according to Mr. Morgan? Hint

250

300

100

150

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Question 24 of 25

24. What farm item does Emily describe to Mrs. Gibbs during the cemetery scene? Hint

tractor

drinking fountain

hay baler

grain harvester

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Question 25 of 25

25. Doc Gibbs is an expert in what historical era? Hint

The Revolutionary War

The Civil War

The Spanish-American War

The Boxer Rebellion

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not a part of Mrs. Gibbs' garden?

Answer: Sunflowers

Stage Manager: "And this is Mrs. Webb's garden. Same as Mrs. Gibbs' only it's got a whole bunch of sunflowers too." Mrs. Gibbs' garden has corn, peas, beans, hollyhocks, heliotrope, and burdock.

2. How many times is the Grovers' Corners Sentinel published each week in 1901?

Answer: two

Stage Manager: "Back in those days, our newspaper came out twice a week." Mr. Webb is the editor of the Sentinel.

3. Wally Webb died when his appendix burst while he was on a camping trip. How old was Wally when he died?

Answer: We are never told

Wally died sometime between July 7, 1904 and the summer of 1913, but we are never told exactly when.

4. Which of the following is not listed by Rebecca Gibbs as being written on an envelope addressed to Jane Crofut?

Answer: The Galaxy

According to Rebecca, the envelope was addressed "Jane Crofut; The Crofut Farm, Grovers' Corners; Sutton County; New Hampshire; The United States; Continent of North America; Western Hemisphere; The Earth; The Solar System; The Universe; The Mind of God."

5. In Act II, at what time does the train to Boston stop in Grovers' Corners?

Answer: 5:10 A.M.

In Act I, the Boston train arrives at 5:45 A.M. But in Act II, the Stage Manager mentions the 5:10 train to Boston.

6. For what item was Mrs. Gibbs offered $350?

Answer: Highboy

Mrs. Gibbs wanted to use the money to take Doc Gibbs away for a vacation. She ended up giving it to George and Emily as a "legacy."

7. What gift did George give to Emily on her twelfth birthday?

Answer: Postcard album

After Emily dies, she decides to relive her 12th birthday. Mrs. Webb finds the postcard album at the front door while she's getting her milk from Howie Newsome.

8. How cold is it at Howie Newsome's barn on Emily's twelfth birthday?

Answer: 10 below

Howie mentions this to Mrs. Webb, who later mentions it to her husband upon his return from his trip to Clinton.

9. What is NOT mentioned as a subject that is taught at the Grovers' Corners school?

Answer: Science

The Stage Manager mentions Solid Geometry. George and Emily are working on their algebra homework at the end of Act I. Mrs. Webb tells Emily that Wally made her something in Manual Training class for her twelfth birthday. Science is never mentioned as a school subject.

10. Which item does the Stage Manager himself plan to have placed into the cornerstone of the new bank that's being built in Grovers' Corners?

Answer: A copy of the play "Our Town"

The Stage Manager mentions that all these items are going to be placed in the cornerstone, but he specifically mentions that he is going to have a copy of "Our Town" placed there too..."for folks a thousand years from now to dig up."

11. Mr. Cartwright is Grovers' Corner's richest citizen. Which business does Mr. Cartwright own, as mentioned by the Stage Manager in Act I?

Answer: the mill

Mr. Cartwright is mentioned as being responsible for building the new bank, but it's never stated if he owns it or not. The drug store is owned by Mr. Morgan. The owner of the livery stable is never mentioned.

12. In which sport does George Gibbs excel?

Answer: baseball

In 1904, George is considered "just about the best ballplayer Grovers' Corners has ever seen" by paperboy Si Crowell.

13. Before the wedding in Act II, what does Emily state that George can do for her if he loves her?

Answer: "Help me."

In an rare emotional outburst, Emily says, "If you love me, help me. All I want is someone to love me."

14. What is Grovers' Corners' "favorite mountain," according to the Stage Manager?

Answer: Mount Monadnock

This is stated by the Stage Manager in Act III, while talking about the town's cemetery.

15. How did Simon Stimson die?

Answer: hung himself

Joe Stoddard, the town's undertaker, reveals this to Sam Craig just before Emily's burial.

16. Why is Mr. Webb late for his presentation to the audience about the town?

Answer: He cut his hand.

Mr. Webb cut his hand "whilst eating an apple," according to Mrs. Webb. Mr. Webb gave the social and political report about Grovers' Corners.

17. What is the name of the professor who presents the "history of man" section in Act I?

Answer: Professor Willard

Professor Willard is a historian at the State University, though he seems more of a geologist according to his presentation.

18. How much money does Rebecca Gibbs have saved up, according to George, as of May 7, 1901?

Answer: More than a dollar

George has asked for a raise in his allowance, and he mentions Rebecca's savings to their mother at breakfast. Rebecca then says she loves money more than anything else in the world.

19. Where is the Grovers' Corners jail?

Answer: In the basement of the town hall

Stage Manager: "Next to the post office is the town hall. Jail's in the basement." We never hear of anyone being put in jail in Grovers' Corners.

20. What is the population of Grovers' Corners on May 6, 1901?

Answer: 2,640

On May 7, 1901, Mrs. Goruslawsi had twins, pushing the population up to 2,642.

21. What word of advice about having a happy marriage did Mr. Webb's father NOT give him?

Answer: "Never let your wife talk to other women outside of your presence."

Mr. Webb "took the opposite of his advice" and says he's been happy ever since.

22. What special breakfast does Mrs. Gibbs make for her husband on the morning of George and Emily's wedding?

Answer: French toast

Mrs. Gibbs needed something to keep her busy so she wouldn't spend the morning crying.

23. How many horses are there in Grovers' Corners, according to Mr. Morgan?

Answer: 250

Mr. Morgan (played by the Stage Manager) gives this information to George and Emily while he's making their strawberry ice cream sodas.

24. What farm item does Emily describe to Mrs. Gibbs during the cemetery scene?

Answer: drinking fountain

After Emily joins the other dead people, she tells Mother Gibbs about the drinking fountain for the stock. George and Emily bought it using the legacy that Mother Gibbs left them.

25. Doc Gibbs is an expert in what historical era?

Answer: The Civil War

According to Mrs. Gibbs, they visit Civil War battlefields every two years. Hope you enjoyed the quiz!

Source: Author durikaj

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