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Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

A brief quiz about one of American theatre's greatest plays!

A multiple-choice quiz by durikaj. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
durikaj

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
172,834

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
636

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What time period is covered throughout "Our Town?" Hint

1901-1913

1899-1913

1900-1912

1901-1920

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Question 2 of 10

2. George Gibbs was elected Class President in Act II. Into what two offices was Emily Webb elected? Hint

Secretary and Treasurer

Secretary and Teacher/Student Liason

Vice-President and Secretary

Emily was not elected to anything

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the first names of the Crowell boys (the newspaper boys) in "Our Town?" Hint

Joe and Howie

Joe and Wally

Si and George

Joe and Si

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the final hint that Emily gives to George regarding the math problem they're working on in Act I? Hint

Square feet of wallpaper

Square yards of wallpaper

Square miles

Miles per hour

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is NOT one of the people named as being dead at the beginning of Act III? Hint

Mrs. Gibbs

Sam Craig

Mr. Stimson

Wally Webb

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is George's sister's name? Hint

Louise

Rebecca

Lois

Rachel

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is the owner of the soda shop where George and Emily realize that they are in love? Hint

Mr. Stimson

Mr. Morgan

Mr. Newsome

Mr. Webb

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many churches are there in Grover's Corners? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is Grover's Corners' richest citizen? Hint

Mr. Cartwright

Doctor Gibbs

Mr. Morgan

Mr. Crowell

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Question 10 of 10

10. What time does the Stage Manager say it is at the very end of the play? Hint

Eleven o'clock

Ten o'clock

Nine-thirty

Eight-thirty

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What time period is covered throughout "Our Town?"

Answer: 1899-1913

While the play begins on May 7, 1901, in Act III the Stage Manager takes Emily back to February 11, 1899. Act III takes place in summer, 1913.

2. George Gibbs was elected Class President in Act II. Into what two offices was Emily Webb elected?

Answer: Secretary and Treasurer

Although Grover's Corners is a small town (2,642 as of May 7, 1901), we never know why Emily is elected to two positions.

3. What are the first names of the Crowell boys (the newspaper boys) in "Our Town?"

Answer: Joe and Si

Joe Crowell died in France during "a war" (presumably World War I).

4. What is the final hint that Emily gives to George regarding the math problem they're working on in Act I?

Answer: Square yards of wallpaper

George and Emily talk to each other out their bedroom windows. Emily gives George two small hints before giving him the "square yards of wallpaper" hint.

5. Who is NOT one of the people named as being dead at the beginning of Act III?

Answer: Sam Craig

Sam Craig is Emily Webb's cousin. He lives "out West" but has returned for Emily's funeral.

6. What is George's sister's name?

Answer: Rebecca

Rebecca moved to Ohio and married an insurance man, according to the Stage Manager in his first monologue.

7. Who is the owner of the soda shop where George and Emily realize that they are in love?

Answer: Mr. Morgan

Mr. Stimson is the organist at the Congregational Church, Mr. Newsome delivers milk, and Mr. Webb is Emily's father and runs the newspaper.

8. How many churches are there in Grover's Corners?

Answer: 6

They are: Catholic, Congregational, Presbyterian, Methodist, Unitarian, and Baptist.

9. Who is Grover's Corners' richest citizen?

Answer: Mr. Cartwright

Mr. Cartwright owns the first car in Grover's Corners, and is the owner of the bank and the textile mill.

10. What time does the Stage Manager say it is at the very end of the play?

Answer: Eleven o'clock

Stage Manager: "Hm...eleven o'clock in Grover's Corners. Everybody's resting in Grover's Corners. Tomorrow's going to be another day. You get a good rest too. Good night."

Source: Author durikaj

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