The setting of the play is described as a small house located in a ___ district of a provincial town.

Lower middle-class

True or False: The family is preparing to receive guests for a celebration.

False. The family is preparing for a mourning visit after the grandfather's death.

Fill in the blank: Mrs Slater is getting ready to receive Aunt ___ and Uncle ___.

Elizabeth; Ben

What does Mrs Slater plan to do with her father's new bureau before the guests arrive?

She plans to take it away and shift it to their room.

True or False: Victoria expresses excitement about the guests' arrival.

False. Victoria expresses surprise and confusion regarding the guests coming to visit after a long time.

Fill in the blank: The grandfather's new clock is taken away, along with the ___ and the bureau.

Slippers

What reason does Mrs Slater give for not calling a doctor when her father passed away?

She insists that she had been keen on Mr Pringle and could not call someone else if he was out of station.

Fill in the blank: The play explores themes of ___ and ___ among family members in response to death.

Greed; hypocrisy

What is the significance of comparing mourning dresses in the context of the play?

It highlights the superficiality and competition among family members, even in a time of mourning.

True or False: The main characters are concerned about the arrangements for a funeral after the grandfather's death.

True

The character who wishes to insert a long poem in the obituary is ___ .

Mrs. Jordan

What item did the grandfather will to Mrs. Jordan's son, Jimmy?

A gold watch

Fill in the blank: Victoria reveals that grandfather had not gone to pay his premium but had instead gone to ___ .

The Ring of Bells

True or False: Mrs. Slater believes the will left by their father is entirely fair and does not dispute it.

False - Mrs. Slater feels offended and refuses to believe the will.

What does Abel Merryweather decide regarding his will after discovering he was thought to be dead?

He declares that he will change his will to leave all money to the one in whose house he dies.

Fill in the blank: Abel Merryweather scolds Mrs. Slater for taking away his ___.

Bureau

True or False: The daughters cooperate peacefully while discussing their father’s will.

False - Both daughters fight with each other to keep their father.

Abel's decision to alter his will indicates his intention to ___ his financial responsibilities.

Reassess

True or False: Abel plans to pay his insurance premium after getting married.

True

Abel's marriage to Mrs. Shorrock signifies his desire for ___ in his life.

Companionship

Fill in the blank: Abel thanks Mrs. Slater for shifting the Bureau down-stairs as it will be easier to cart it away to ___ .

Ring-O-Bells

What major life changes does Abel announce he will undertake on Monday?

He will alter his will, pay his insurance premium, and get married.

True or False: Abel's announcement is met with excitement and approval from everyone present.

False; it shocks everyone.

Fill in the blank: Abel's upcoming marriage to Mrs. Shorrock is described as a source of ___ for him.

Happiness

What does Abel's plan to pay his insurance premium signify about his future intentions?

It indicates he is planning for a more stable and secure future.