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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Brian's ex-wife leave him?
(a) He wanted to write and talk instead of living life to its fullest.
(b) He would always seem sad or irrate when he was writing.
(c) He spent all of his time writing and not paying attention to her.
(d) He would write about her and reveal her secrets to others.

2. What does Joe believe his illness has made him more of?
(a) A man with no hope.
(b) An object rather than a person.
(c) A person devoid of feelings.
(d) An emotionally withdrawn person.

3. Where are Maggie and Steve while Joe is hospitalized?
(a) West coast.
(b) Southern plains.
(c) East coast.
(d) Northwest.

4. What does Brian believe has been thwarted by the mechanics of dying?
(a) His muse.
(b) His eloquence.
(c) His ability to tell a story.
(d) His grammar.

5. What is Brian sharing as the interview area switches to highlight him?
(a) His feelings about Joe.
(b) His desire to live forever.
(c) His perspective on death.
(d) His need to see his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hope does Joe have in regards to Maggie's visit?

2. What has caused regular visits between Joe and his family to be prohibitive?

3. What does Beverly chastise Mark about?

4. What do the characters say about everything that matters?

5. What causes Joe to be vigorous and in good humor?

(see the answer key)

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