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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is Philips face?
(a) White
(b) Pale
(c) Grey
(d) Yellow

2. Who does Philip question about why no one has ever tried to stop his destructive behavior?
(a) John
(b) Sister
(c) Mother Lovejoy
(d) Mollie

3. What does John's profession symbolize to Mollie?
(a) The rebuilding of a new life
(b) The height of certain dreams
(c) Safety and security
(d) Strength of character

4. Who is Mollie comforting at the beginning of the play?
(a) Paris
(b) John
(c) Philip
(d) Sister

5. How does Mollie describe the memory of Philip?
(a) Sad
(b) Confusing
(c) Depressing
(d) Haunting

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mollie always take Philip back, despite his violent tendencies?

2. What does Paris go to do after his father discusses love and nature with him?

3. Where are Mother Lovejoy and Sister staying in anticipation of Philip's homecoming?

4. How long has Mollie known her new love?

5. Why does Mollie hold her new lover at bay with her affections?

(see the answer key)

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