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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Joe discourage his wife from coming to see him more often?

2. What does Maggie talk to Joe about at first?

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

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

5. What is Brian's perspective on death?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Brian react to the situation between Beverly and Mark?

2. What does Maggie agree to do after she realizes that their life together has gone by too fast?

3. Why do you think Agnes suffers from psychosomatic headaches?

4. What happens when Brian tries to join Beverly in her dancing?

5. What specifically about his illness has made Joe very angry?

6. What happens when Maggie and Steve arrive at Joe's cottage?

7. How did Agnes's plan work in regards to her mother?

8. How does Felicity feel about her treatment so far at the hospital and where does she sometimes think she is?

9. What warning does Beverly give to Mark before she leaves?

10. What is Brian's perspective on Death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way is the character of Maggie dying? How do you think Joe and Maggie's marriage was? Which of them do you feel is the stronger character? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 2

How does Felicity's mental state affect her ability to handle her impending death? Do you think Felicity is better off or worse off than the other patients because of her mental status? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

Do you think the patients and their families each lived life to its fullest while they were alive? Why or why not? Do you think someone dying will always have regrets? Why or why not?

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