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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does not understand Agnes's actions in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Harry
(b) Tobias
(c) Julia
(d) Sylvia

2. What simile does Tobias use to describe Julia's failed marriage?
(a) deflated balloon
(b) rag doll
(c) whipped pup
(d) flopped souffle

3. What does Julia tell Tobias she used to think of him as?
(a) knight in shining armor
(b) a thorn in her side
(c) the whole world
(d) a pain in the rear

4. Harry and Edna give no real reason for _______________________.
(a) their childlessness
(b) their choice of charities
(c) their sudden appearance at the house
(d) their alternative lifestyle

5. Who is Julia's husband?
(a) Donald
(b) Douglas
(c) Dennis
(d) David

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the people in the room happy to see Harry and Edna wearing their coats?

2. Why is Julia returning home?

3. How old is Tobias?

4. According to Agnes, if you can entertain the idea of going mad, ________________________________.

5. What does Tobias offer to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasons does Agnes give for lashing out at Claire?

2. What does Agnes ask of Tobias regarding Julia's marriage?

3. What temporarily buoys the spirits of the people in the living room?

4. What is the setting for Act 1 of A DELICATE BALANCE?

5. What are Julia's comments about the evening's dinner?

6. What does Agnes reveal about her previous night's sleep?

7. What is the outlook for Tobias's mental state?

8. What special quality does Agnes feel she has regarding the family?

9. What does Agnes feel about Claire and how is that reflected in their communications?

10. What announcements does Edna make regarding the bedroom?

(see the answer keys)

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