Even Tougher "Our Town" Trivia

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1. Which of the following is not a part of Mrs. Gibbs' garden? Corn Hollyhocks Sunflowers Heliotrope

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

3. Wally Webb died when his appendix burst while he was on a camping trip. How old was Wally when he died? Fifteen We are never told Fourteen Sixteen

4. Which of the following is not listed by Rebecca Gibbs as being written on an envelope addressed to Jane Crofut? The Western Hemisphere The Galaxy The Mind of God The Earth

5. In Act II, at what time does the train to Boston stop in Grovers' Corners? 5:30 A.M. 5:45 A.M. 5:10 A.M. 4:30 A.M.

6. For what item was Mrs. Gibbs offered $350? Bedroom Set Highboy Dining Room Table Louis XIV Chair

7. What gift did George give to Emily on her twelfth birthday? Hair ribbons Postcard album Strawberry Ice Cream Soda A Book on Canada

8. How cold is it at Howie Newsome's barn on Emily's twelfth birthday? zero 10 below 5 below 15 below

9. What is NOT mentioned as a subject that is taught at the Grovers' Corners school? Solid Geometry Science Algebra Manual Training

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? 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

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

12. In which sport does George Gibbs excel? baseball soccer football hockey

13. Before the wedding in Act II, what does Emily state that George can do for her if he loves her? "Support me." "Help me." "Go away!" "Carry my train."

14. What is Grovers' Corners' "favorite mountain," according to the Stage Manager? White Mountain Mount Monadnock Mount Washington Mount Jaffrey

15. How did Simon Stimson die? fell off roof heart attack hung himself stroke

16. Why is Mr. Webb late for his presentation to the audience about the town? He cut his hand. He got home late from work. He was mowing the lawn. He was taking a nap.

17. What is the name of the professor who presents the "history of man" section in Act I? Professor Stoddard Professor Willard Professor Smith Professor Cartwright

18. How much money does Rebecca Gibbs have saved up, according to George, as of May 7, 1901? Rebecca's money is never mentioned. More than two dollars More than a dollar More than five dollars

19. Where is the Grovers' Corners jail? 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.

20. What is the population of Grovers' Corners on May 6, 1901? 2,599 2,642 2,640 2,601

21. What word of advice about having a happy marriage did Mr. Webb's father NOT give him? "Never let your wife talk to other women outside of your presence." "Give an order, even if it don't make sense, just so she'll learn to obey." "Never let your wife know how much money you have." "If anything about her irritates you, get right up and leave the house."

22. What special breakfast does Mrs. Gibbs make for her husband on the morning of George and Emily's wedding? steak and eggs waffles French toast eggs benedict

23. How many horses are there in Grovers' Corners, according to Mr. Morgan? 100 150 300 250

24. What farm item does Emily describe to Mrs. Gibbs during the cemetery scene? drinking fountain hay baler tractor grain harvester

25. Doc Gibbs is an expert in what historical era? The Revolutionary War The Boxer Rebellion The Spanish-American War The Civil War