When was Thornton Wilder born?

Thornton Wilder and 'Our Town'

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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April 17, 1897
May 5, 1900
June 10, 1885
July 20, 1890
2.
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How many Pulitzer Prizes did Thornton Wilder win?
Four
Three
Two
One
3.
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What is the setting of 'Our Town'?
Grover's Corners, New Hampshire
Springfield, Illinois
Bedford Falls, New York
Maycomb, Alabama
4.
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Which two families are central to the story of 'Our Town'?
The Smiths and the Johnsons
The Taylors and the Martins
The Browns and the Whites
The Webs and the Gibbs
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a major theme of 'Our Town'?
The quest for knowledge
The struggle for power
The importance of community
The pursuit of wealth
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does 'Our Town' invite the audience to do?
Critique the characters
Reflect on their own lives
Focus on the set design
Analyze the dialogue
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the play's title, 'Our Town'?
It symbolizes any community
It refers to a real town
It is the name of a character
It is a random choice
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