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Questions for act 1

All My Sons – Act 1   Guiding Questions

 

1. (P.8) Where and when do the events of the play take place?

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2.  (P.13) Why is there tension in the Bayliss household?

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3. (P. 19) Who wants Kate to know the truth? Why?

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4. (P. 22. L30) Explain the meaning of “The whole shooting match is for you!”

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5. (P. 26) Why is Kate upset about the tree? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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6. (P.26)What does Kate do the night of the storm?

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7. (P.27) What  is Kate’s dream about and what does it mean?

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8. (P. 28, L.19) Is Kate superstitious? Explain. …………………………………………………….......................................

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9. (P.32, L. 10) Why is Ann’s arrival so problematic for Kate?

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10. (P.32) How has Kate convinced herself that Larry is coming back? What role does Ann play in that?

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11. (P.40) What is the crime and who was involved?

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12. Chris is an idealist. How is this expressed on Page 44 and  P. 45?

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13. What effect does George’s visit have on the following characters?

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Ann …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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