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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What caused Maggie and Steve to come to see Joe?
(a) They insisted that they had to come one last time.
(b) He begged them to come and visit.
(c) He no longer has the option to go home.
(d) The hospital insisted that they come immediately.

3. What does Brian indicate is the only thing that anyone can be sure of?
(a) Death.
(b) Illness.
(c) Birth.
(d) Life.

4. Where does Felicity think she is sometimes?
(a) Up in heaven with God.
(b) In her daughter's home.
(c) Back in her regular hospital room.
(d) Back in her own home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main topic of this play?

2. What profession does Brian have?

3. About how old is Felicity?

4. What confession does Maggie make to Joe about Steve after he tried to drag her into the cottage?

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

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