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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Sister never done that seems to astound others?
(a) Traveled
(b) Gotten married
(c) Taken pride in her appearance
(d) Had a proper education

2. Where is Philip watching Mollie from on the night of his arrival?
(a) The window
(b) The porch
(c) From behind the trees
(d) The doorway

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

4. How does Molly respond to John's desire to commit to her?
(a) She tells him to sleep on it
(b) She tells him yes
(c) She tells him maybe
(d) She tells him directly no

5. Where does the play open?
(a) In the living room of the farmhouse
(b) In the bedroom of the farmhouse
(c) In the kitchen of the farmhouse
(d) In the family room of the farmhouse

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John think Philip has done to Mollie to keep her in love with him?

2. Who has Mollie recently fallen in love with?

3. What happened as a result of Mollie and Philip's first romantic encounter?

4. What do both Mother Lovejoy and Sister honestly think of the state of Philip and Mollie's turbulent relationship during Act 1?

5. What mode of transportation did Philip take to arrive home sooner than expected?

(see the answer key)

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