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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Claire one day when she and Felicity were arguing?
(a) Felicity hit Claire.
(b) Felicity kicked her out.
(c) Claire left.
(d) Claire hit her mother.

2. What technique does the author use to provide depth to the stories without adding a lot of additional dialogue?
(a) Encouragement from outsiders.
(b) Flashbacks and memories.
(c) Additional characters.
(d) Outside interviewer.

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

4. Why does Maggie agree to enter the cottage for the first time?
(a) She has accepted Joe's imminent death.
(b) She knows that it is what Joe wants.
(c) She wants to see her son.
(d) She needs to go inside with him.

5. What does Brian do with the jacket?
(a) Throws it in the wash.
(b) Throws it at Beverly and Mark.
(c) Throws it in the trash.
(d) Throws it on a chair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maggie feel that prevents her from going into the cottage?

2. What seems to be the most important theme of the play?

3. What does Maggie realize Joe needs from her?

4. How old is Steve?

5. Why did Brian's ex-wife leave him?

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