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1 trivia quiz  The Bridge of San Luis Rey icon
Thornton Wilder's 1925 novel, about an act of fate that claims the lives of five people, was one of the most celebrated literary works of the early 20th century and won the Pulitzer prize.
Tough 10Q
75 plays
Aug 21 05
jouen58
2 trivia quiz  The Skin of Our Teeth icon
This a quiz about my favorite of Thornton Wilder's plays, "The Skin of Our Teeth". It's also the weirdest play he wrote, but deeply profound. Enjoy!
Tough 10Q
114 plays
Feb 24 05
wordnerd
3 trivia quiz  Even Tougher "Our Town" Trivia icon
My first "Our Town" quiz was tough. Now we'll see just how closely you paid attention to Thornton Wilder's classic play!
Tough 25Q
348 plays
Mar 30 04
durikaj
4 trivia quiz  A Journey to "Our Town" icon
Test your knowledge about one of the most frequently performed and studied of American plays: Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize winning "Our Town."
Average 15Q
669 plays
Jan 07 03
mkp51
5 trivia quiz  Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" Quiz icon
A brief quiz about one of American theatre's greatest plays!
Average 10Q
405 plays
Mar 18 04
durikaj

Some sample questions from this category:

* In what year did Thornton Wilder write "Our Town"?
* Which two of Wilder?s unconventional dramatic devices may be seen at the very beginning of "Our Town"?
* On what date is Act I set?
* What is the name of "Our Town"?
* What are the names of the Gibbs' and Webbs' oldest children?
* The Webb family lives next door to the Gibbs'. What is Charles Webb?s occupation?
* Frank Gibbs is one of the town?s most respected citizens. What is his occupation?
* In Act II, how many years have elapsed since the events of Act I?
* In Act II, why is Emily angry with George?
* In Act II, George tells Emily he?s decided not to go to agriculture school. Where does this conversation take place?
* In Act II, the Stage Manager also plays the role of two other significant characters. Who are they?
* At the beginning of Act III, the Stage Manager takes us to a windy hilltop. What may be found on this hilltop?
* In Act III, we learn that one of the play's major characters has died. Who is it?
* As Act III opens, nine years have gone by. What is one of the many important changes to have occurred in Grover's Corners?
* What is the great lesson that Emily learns in Act III?
* What time period is covered throughout "Our Town?"
* George Gibbs was elected Class President in Act II. Into what two offices was Emily Webb elected?
* What are the first names of the Crowell boys (the newspaper boys) in "Our Town?"
* What is the final hint that Emily gives to George regarding the math problem they're working on in Act I?
* Who is NOT one of the people named as being dead at the beginning of Act III?

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