Even Tougher "Our Town" Trivia

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

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

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

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

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

6. For what item was Mrs. Gibbs offered $350? Highboy Dining Room Table Bedroom Set 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 15 below 5 below 10 below

9. What is NOT mentioned as a subject that is taught at the Grovers' Corners school? Science Algebra Solid Geometry 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 play "Our Town" A copy of the Grovers' Corners Sentinel A copy of the New York Times 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 drug store the bank the mill the livery stable

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

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 was taking a nap. He was mowing the lawn. He cut his hand. He got home late from work.

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

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

19. Where is the Grovers' Corners jail? Grovers' Corners doesn't have a jail. In the basement of the post office In the basement of the town hall Across the railroad tracks

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 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."

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

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

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

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