Act II, scene 2

Question 1

Young Will: I can help!

Answer 1

what would I do without you?
(as they make the bed…)

Question 2

Young Will: mom, are there really witches?

Answer 2

Why— did your father have another run in with Miss Johnson at the library? That woman is terrifying— and honestly, your dad doesn’t really know how to whisper.
(edward enters, surprising sandra with a bouquet of daffodils)
(playful)
daffodils. Well, now I know you did something.

Question 3

Edward: Bob Ray quit, so they’re giving me his route. All the way to Dallas!

Answer 3

that’s a lot of driving.

Question 4

Edward: great chance to expand my region.

Answer 4

I don’t care how far you go, Edward Bloom. Just as long as you make it back.
(with a kiss, she heads off with a laundry basket. edward chases after her)

Question 5

edward chases after her

Answer 5

There is a young child right there!

Question 6

[much later in scene]
he crosses with sandra and she enters

Answer 6

Will—what did you do?

Question 7

Will: I know you’re trying to protect me. But you can’t.

Answer 7

(to edward)
What happened?

Question 8

(Edward screams, disoriented… Sandra enters, scared to see Edward in this state)

Answer 8

Edward? Honey?

Question 9

Edward: I was drowning. It was…
It’s all got kind of blurry.

Answer 9

it’s okay honey. It was just a nightmare. You’re right here with me.
(they both listen to the rain… more thunder)

Question 10

Edward: the roof should hold up. The shingles still got at least 10 years in them. You’ll be fine.
(off her reaction.)
Ah, honey. What’d I say?

Answer 10

[i dont need a roof]