All My Sons Act One LOTS

The fallen apple tree is important in the play because (-)

• it was planted in Larry’s memory

• it had been in the yard for years

• it was planted by Chris

• Kate asked her family to plant it

1. Why is it important for Frank to prove that November 25th was a favorable day for Larry? It was the day that (-)

• he was going to marry Ann

• he was born

• he was reported missing

• he joined the army

Chris says to Joe Keller, “We’ve made a terrible mistake with Mother (Kate)” because he thinks that (–).

• they shouldn’t have let her plant the tree in the yard

• they shouldn’t have let her talk to the neighbors

• they shouldn’t have let her believe Larry is alive

• they shouldn’t have let her think Steve was guilty

What does Chris threaten to do if Joe can't convince Mother to support his marriage to Ann?

• Reveal Joe's lies.

• Tell Mother Larry is dead.

• Start his own business.

• Leave the family business and move to NY.

What does Kate interpret as a sign Larry is still alive? Choose all correct answers.

• Larry's tree blew down.

• Her dream.

• An article in the newspaper of a soldier (missing longer than Larry) turning up in Burma.

• Ann sleeping in Larry's old room.

Why has Ann come to visit the Keller's? (Check all that apply)

• She is visiting her childhood home.

• Chris invited her.

• To confront Joe about his crime.

• She loves Chris and wants to see if he feels the same way about her.

Why were Joe and Steve put in jail?

• They sold illegal products during WWII.

• They sold defective airplane parts to the army.

• They killed 21 soldiers during a battle.

• They lied about how much money they made.

Why was Joe released from prison?

• He was exonerated (found innocent) of the crime.

• He finished serving his sentence.

• He snitched on his partner, Steve.

• He wrote a letter asking for forgiveness.

In Act One, how does Ann feel about her father?

• She feels sorry for him.

• She respects him.

• She blames him for killing 21 P-40 pilots.

• She is afraid of him.

Mother says to Ann, "As long as you're here, Annie, I want to ask you never to say that again." What did Ann say?

• She wants Chris to move away from the family.

• Larry might have flown a plane with cracked cylinder heads.

• She believes that Larry is living on an island somewhere.

• Everyone should forgive her father for what he did