What motivates Mrs. Slater and Mr. Slater to take their grandfather's belongings before Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Ben arrive?

They plan to take the new bureau and other items to benefit from their grandfather's death before the relatives can claim them.

Fill in the blank: The play 'The Dear Departed' is set in a ___ house in a ___ district of a provincial town.

Small; lower middle-class

True or False: Mrs. Slater expresses confidence that Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Ben will arrive promptly after hearing about Mr. Merryweather's death.

False; Mrs. Slater is skeptical about Elizabeth's visit due to a past quarrel.

What does Victoria question her mother about during the play?

Victoria questions her mother about why they are taking her grandfather's belongings.

Fill in the blank: The character who is described as plump and active is ___ Slater.

Mrs.

How does the play illustrate the themes of greed and hypocrisy within the Slater family?

The Slaters attempt to steal their grandfather's possessions while pretending to mourn his death, showcasing their selfishness and the pretense of grief.

What leads Mrs. Slater to feel offended during the discussion about the grandfather's will?

Mrs. Slater feels offended when Mrs. Jordan reveals that their father willed his gold watch to her son Jimmy, suggesting favoritism and potential dishonesty.

Fill in the blank: Victoria mentions that grandfather did not pay his premium but instead went to ___, the public house.

The Ring of Bells

True or False: Abel Merryweather was unaware of the mourning dresses worn by his daughters until he found out about his death.

True

What immediate action does Abel Merryweather threaten to take after discovering the situation regarding his will?

Abel threatens to change his will to leave all his money to the daughter in whose house he dies.

How do the daughters react to Abel Merryweather's declaration about his will?

Both daughters, Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Jordan, fight with each other to keep their father, indicating their desperation to secure their inheritance.

What significant announcement does Abel make that shocks everyone?

Abel announces that he will go to the lawyer to alter his will, pay his insurance premium, and then get married to Mrs. Shorrock.

Abel expresses gratitude towards Mrs. Slater for making the Bureau easier to move by shifting it ___ .

Downstairs

True or False: Abel has never found someone who is happy to keep him before this moment.

True

Fill in the blank: Abel plans to get married on ___ after handling his legal and insurance matters.

Monday

Explain why Abel's announcement is considered shocking to the others.

What does Mrs. Slater plan to do with her father's new bureau before Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Ben arrive?

Mrs. Slater plans to take the new bureau of her father and shift it to their room.

Fill in the blank: The play 'The Dear Departed' is set in the sitting room of a small house in a ___ district of a provincial town.

Lower middle-class

True or False: Mr. Slater believes Aunt Elizabeth will come to visit after their last quarrel.

False. Mr. Slater is skeptical whether Elizabeth will come because of their last quarrel.

How does Mrs. Slater react when Victoria questions the taking of grandfather’s things?

Mrs. Slater tells Victoria to remain quiet.

What emotion do Mrs. Jordan and Ben express upon arriving at the Slater's house?

They pretend to be emotional at the death of Mr. Abel Merryweather.