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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Beverly try to interject into Brian's grieving process?
(a) Denial and release.
(b) Surprise and patience.
(c) Love and affection.
(d) Humor and drama.

4. Where is the setting for the opening of this play?
(a) A hotel room.
(b) A doctor's office.
(c) A hospital room.
(d) A cottage.

5. Which of the following characters remains in denial the longest?
(a) Joe.
(b) Beverly.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best description of what the opening setting could be mistake for?

2. Why do you think Agnes is more open to the idea of her mother's death?

3. What is Brian doing all of the time that he is unsure of the cause of?

4. What does the interviewer tell Agnes Felicity is enduring?

5. What does Agnes do that causes Felicity to chastise her and launch into a bawdy song?

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