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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