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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 Mollie commend Philip on when she first sees him after his stay in the sanatorium?
(a) His manners
(b) His progress
(c) His looks
(d) His kindness

2. What happened as a result of Mollie and Philip's first romantic encounter?
(a) Mollie got pregnant
(b) They got married
(c) They stopped dating
(d) Philip proposed

3. Why do most of Philip's family members tend to forgive him, even though he is a violent and volatile man?
(a) He is extremely loyal
(b) He is honest
(c) He has redemptive charm
(d) He is dedicated

4. What kind of institution do we learn Philip is being released from in the beginning of the play?
(a) The sanatorium
(b) The hospital
(c) Prison
(d) The military

5. What does Philip eventually conclude about himself regarding his failures?
(a) That he is unworthy
(b) That he is a killjoy
(c) That he is to blame
(d) That he has no talent

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Philip have questions about the moment he arrives home?

2. What is the name of Mollie's ex-husband?

3. What kind of relationship does Philip have with the writing profession?

4. What quality does Mollie possess that Sister does not and is the reason why Sister remains single?

5. Who is Sister?

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