The Keller backyard might seem like a quiet place to have a chat on a Sunday morning, but most readers can’t see the subtle tension behind the fallen apple tree. This All My Sons Act 1 Quiz tests your knowledge of the first signs of Joe’s suburban chinks in armour and the arrival of Ann Deever. See if you noticed the warning signs before the storm started.
All My Sons Act 1 Quiz Questions
- Who wrote All My Sons?
- Where is the play set?
- During what season does Act 1 take place?
- What event happened the night before Act 1 begins?
- What does the fallen tree symbolize?
- Who is convinced Larry is still alive?
- What business does Joe Keller own?
- What caused the factory scandal during the war?
- Who was blamed for the defective parts shipment?
- What was the consequence of the defective shipment?
- Who went to prison after the scandal?
- How did Joe Keller avoid punishment?
- Who is visiting the Kellers at the start of Act 1?
- What was Ann’s former relationship to Larry?
- Why is Ann’s visit controversial for Kate?
- What does Chris Keller want to tell Ann?
- What does Kate Keller ask Frank Lubey to do?
- Why does Kate want Larry’s horoscope?
- What role does Bert play in Act 1?
- What does Joe jokingly tell Bert?
- Who is George Deever?
- Why is George expected to arrive later in the play?
- Which neighbor is a doctor?
- What does Jim Bayliss secretly desire?
- How does Chris feel about his father’s reputation?
- What is Ann’s attitude toward her father, Steve?
- What emotion dominates Kate’s behavior throughout Act 1?
- What theme begins to surface during Act 1?
- What mood closes Act 1?
- Political corruption