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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philip suffer from that has led him to suicide attempts in the past?
(a) Exhaustion
(b) Anxiety
(c) Paranoia
(d) Depression

2. What is the best description for the relationship between Mollie and Philip?
(a) Volatile
(b) Strong
(c) Happy
(d) Loving

3. Who is Sister?
(a) John's niece
(b) Mollie's sister
(c) Philip's sister
(d) Mother Lovejoy's sister

4. What does John tell Paris is the one thing that kills a person's pride?
(a) Humiliation
(b) Neglect
(c) Defamation
(d) Betrayal

5. Who does Philip primarily blame for his emotional angst?
(a) Paris
(b) His mother
(c) Sister
(d) Mollie

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Act 2, what activity has Philip resumed?

2. Where do Mollie and Philip retreat to following their initial conversation and initial greeting?

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

4. What does John offer Mollie that Phillip cannot?

5. How does John describe the act of someone hurting your feelings to Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hattie react to seeing Philip back home for the first time?

2. Why are men attracted to Mollie and not attracted to Sister?

3. How does Mollie react to Sister's blatant question of whether or not she loves Philip and if she plans to marry him for the third time?

4. What has happened to Philip's enthusiasm for his writing?

5. Who is John Tucker?

6. What does Philip recall about his boyhood?

7. What is the first thing Philip wants Paris to do when he wakes up?

8. What happened while Philip was away that affected Paris's emotions and needs?

9. How does Mollie react to John's question?

10. What do Mother Lovejoy and Sister subtlety attempt to sway Mollie into doing?

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