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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of beverage is Eddie nursing within the prologue?
(a) A vodka tonic.
(b) A glass of seltzer.
(c) A cup of tea.
(d) A glass of tomato juice.

2. In what way is John's appearance described just before the line that states, "John has cerebral palsy" (20)?
(a) He is striking.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) He is beautiful.
(d) He is slight.

3. How old is Ani?
(a) Late 40s.
(b) Early 20s.
(c) Late 20s.
(d) Early 40s.

4. What is Jess's reply when John asks her how much life she "has lived" (30)?
(a) Not nearly enough.
(b) A lot.
(c) None.
(d) Too much.

5. What do ellipses within the play indicate?
(a) Overlapping lines.
(b) Words intended but unspoken.
(c) Active silences.
(d) That the dialogue is meant to be spoken aloud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Eddie take within the Prologue whenever he talks about his late wife?

2. In what state does the play take place?

3. For what reason does Jess appear at John's door at the start of Scene One?

4. The playwright includes a note that disabled characters should be cast in which two roles?

5. In what discipline is John pursuing his PhD?

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