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    Wilder, Thornton

    What time period is covered throughout "Our Town?"Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

      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.

    George Gibbs was elected Class President in Act II. Into what two offices was Emily Webb elected?Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

      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.

    What are the first names of the Crowell boys (the newspaper boys) in "Our Town?"Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

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

    What is the final hint that Emily gives to George regarding the math problem they're working on in Act I?Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

      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.

    Who is NOT one of the people named as being dead at the beginning of Act III?Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

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

    What is George's sister's name?Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

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

    Who is the owner of the soda shop where George and Emily realize that they are in love?Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

      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.

    How many churches are there in Grover's Corners?Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

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

    Who is Grover's Corners' richest citizen?Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

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

    What time does the Stage Manager say it is at the very end of the play?Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz

      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."

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