The Town
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Pot Luck
100
The name of the town in the play.
Grover's Corners
100
This unique character serves as the narrator, commentator and sometimes as an actor in the play.
the Stage Manager
100
Who is the town's milkman?
Howie Newsome
100
In Act 2, why doesn't Mrs. Webb allow George to see Emily on their wedding morning.
It's bad luck for the groom to see the bride before they get married
100
What century does the play take place?
1900s
200
What state does the play take place?
New Hampshire
200
This character is known as the town drunk.
Simon Stimson
200
What sport does George like to play?
Baseball
200
How does Simon Stimson die?
Suicide- hung himself in the attic
200
What gender is Emily and George's baby?
Boy
300

He is the town's doctor.

Frank Gibbs

300
In Act 1, we find out that this young character ends up being killed in World War 1.
Joe Crowell
300
How does Emily insult George in Act 2?
She calls him conceited and stuck up
300
What day does Emily want to relive in Act 3?
Her 12th birthday
300
Which character had the first name of Julia?
Mrs. Gibbs
400

He is the town's undertaker.

Joe Stoddard

400
Who is George's sister?
Rebecca
400
Why is Bessie confused in the beginning of Act 1?
The milk delivery route has changed
400
Name of the author of the play
Thornton Wilder
400
Name of Emily's sister
Emily does not have a sister!
500

He is the town's milkman.

Howie Newsome

500
This is Mr. Webb's profession.
a newspaper editor
500
Mrs. Gibbs would like to visit this place.
France
500
What does Dr. Gibbs enjoy studying?
The Civil War
500
Who is Emily's brother?
Wally Webb
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