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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What essentially trigger's Paris to decline his father's offer to leave together?
(a) The cold touch of Philip's hand
(b) The feeling in Philip's gut
(c) The tone of Philip's voice
(d) The color of Philip's face

2. What does Philip swear is the only thing that will satisfy him and cause him to regain his mental health?
(a) A life with Mollie
(b) A long talk with Mollie
(c) A child with Mollie
(d) To get rid of John

3. What does Philip want to be in terms of a career?
(a) A poet
(b) A successful writer
(c) A successful actor
(d) A politician

4. What does the character of Mollie rely on most when she makes a decision?
(a) Knowledge
(b) Instinct
(c) Advice
(d) Reason

5. What are the rumors in town regarding Philip?
(a) He is in a crazy emotional state
(b) His wife is having an affair
(c) He will return to the sanatorium
(d) He is violent and abusive

Short Answer Questions

1. Who informs Philip that Mollie is prepared to leave?

2. What does Philip believe his only course of action because Mollie does not understand how much he loves her?

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

4. What is Philip's rationale for escaping with Paris?

5. Who does Philip question about why no one has ever tried to stop his destructive behavior?

(see the answer key)

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