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

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 spent all of his time writing and not paying attention to her.
(c) He would write about her and reveal her secrets to others.
(d) He would always seem sad or irrate when he was writing.

2. How does Felicity says that she and Claire communicate?
(a) Writing.
(b) They do not communicate.
(c) Phone calls.
(d) Personal visits.

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

4. What does Brian believe would allow people to live more authentic lives?
(a) Believing in an after life.
(b) Fighting to live for as long as possible.
(c) Admitting the reality of their own death.
(d) Refusing to accept their own fate.

5. Who is staying with Felicity at the cottage?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brian believe people are doing instead of living more authentic lives?

2. Why was Joe released from the hospital?

3. Who is Claire?

4. What does Brian believe has been thwarted by the mechanics of dying?

5. What does Joe believe his illness has made him more of?

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