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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Felicity do to try and block out the interviewer's voice?
(a) Goes into the bedroom and shuts the door.
(b) Turns the TV up very loudly.
(c) Hums to herself.
(d) Walks out of the cottage.

2. What did Beverly tell Brian that he had lost?
(a) The magic and zest for real living.
(b) The need for her.
(c) The ability to cope with the realities of life.
(d) The desire to write emotionally.

3. Why does Felicity continue to lash out at the interviewer?
(a) She doesn't like being observed in her private place.
(b) She is tired and would rather be in bed.
(c) She is angry about her body being ravaged by the disease.
(d) She does not like discussing her disease or feelings.

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

5. What does Beverly chastise Mark about?
(a) His housekeeping skills.
(b) His treatment of her as she visits Brian.
(c) His refusal to have a cocktail with her.
(d) His cool demeanor as he talks about Brian's condition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beverly try to do to handle the hostility between her and Mark?

2. Who is Mark?

3. In what year did this play win both a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award?

4. Which of the following best describes how Joe feels about talking to a voice when he is unable to see the person?

5. Which of the following best describes the situation of being interviewed by someone you cannot see?

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