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The Shadow Box Quiz

Michael Cristofer
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The Shadow Box Quiz

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1)

What topic does Joe try to change it to when Maggie continues with her lack of acceptance? (from Act 1)

The happenings at Steve's school and Maggie's work.
The family dog who had died last year.
The memories from the last family vacation.
The family buying a farm and living a rural life.
2)

What does Maggie realize Joe needs from her? (from Act 2)

Honesty.
Support.
Love.
Anger.
3)

Which of the following is true about the way Agnes treats Felicity? (from Act 1)

She caters to her every whim.
She constantly tries to change the topic.
She treats her as if she is already dead.
She acts as if nothing is wrong.
4)

About how old is Felicity? (from Act 1)

40-50.
20-30.
80-90.
60-70.
5)

How does Brian respond when he sees Beverly at the cottage? (from Act 1)

He asks her if she is happy in her new life.
He tells her to leave and that he doesn't want to see her.
He talks about her dress and all of the jewelry she wears.
He asks her where Brian is.
6)

What does Brian do with the jacket? (from Act 2)

Throws it in the wash.
Throws it on a chair.
Throws it in the trash.
Throws it at Beverly and Mark.
7)

What occurs to Maggie to make her change her mind about Joe's death? (from Act 2)

She talks to the doctors.
She speaks with the interviewer at length.
She listens to what Joe has to say to her.
She realizes that it is not about her own feelings.
8)

What technique does the author use to provide depth to the stories without adding a lot of additional dialogue? (from Act 2)

Outside interviewer.
Encouragement from outsiders.
Flashbacks and memories.
Additional characters.
9)

What does Beverly spill on Mark's jacket? (from Act 2)

Coffee.
Wine.
Soda.
Champagne.
10)

How does Felicity feel about her treatment so far at the hospital? (from Act 1)

She is disgusted.
She is relived.
She is incensed.
She is happy.
11)

How does Maggie feel that prevents her from going into the cottage? (from Act 2)

Surprise.
Confusion.
Anger.
Fear.
12)

How does Agnes feel about the interviewer's inters in her feelings? (from Act 2)

She is pleased.
She is shocked.
She is hesitant.
She is angry.
13)

Who does Felicity say Agnes is like? (from Act 1)

Her sister.
Her father.
Her grandmother.
Her aunt.
14)

What does Joe say about death? (from Act 2)

Nothing will stop it.
Nothing can prepare you for it.
No one wants it.
No one understands it.
15)

What does Felicity do to try and block out the interviewer's voice? (from Act 1)

Turns the TV up very loudly.
Walks out of the cottage.
Goes into the bedroom and shuts the door.
Hums to herself.
16)

What does the interviewer tell Agnes may need to happen to Felicity? (from Act 2)

She may need to go back to the hospital.
She has caused Agnes enough pain.
She needs more help than Agnes can give.
She needs to let go of Claire.
17)

What does Brian say that no one expects? (from Act 2)

Death to happen to them.
To have to explain death to their family.
To know someone who will die.
To die from disease.
18)

What did Felicity refuse to do according to Agnes? (from Act 2)

Talk about Claire with anyone.
Have a funeral for her daughter.
Acknowledge Claire's death.
Move out of her home.
19)

What does Beverly try to interject into Brian's grieving process? (from Act 2)

Surprise and patience.
Humor and drama.
Love and affection.
Denial and release.
20)

What does Brian resolve to do? (from Act 2)

All his body will allow.
Everything he never did .
Leave a legacy.
Make the world a better place.
21)

How does Beverly seem to handle stress? (from Act 2)

Singing.
Dancing.
Shopping.
Drinking.
22)

What does the interviewer tell Agnes Felicity is enduring? (from Act 2)

Physical and mental anguish.
Medical science's worst.
A false sense of security and understanding.
Senility which keeps her in the dark.
23)

Where does Brian go after falls? (from Act 2)

Into the kitchen.
Out on the porch.
To his bedroom.
To the hospital.
24)

How does Agnes respond to the interviewers suggest about what may need to happen to Felicity? (from Act 2)

Agnes tells the interviewer that he is wrong.
Agnes begins to softly cry.
Agnes refuses the interviewers idea.
Agnes says that that is not what Felicity wants.
25)

What confession does Maggie make to Joe about Steve after he tried to drag her into the cottage? (from Act 1)

She tells Joe that she never told Steve about Joe's condition.
She tells Joe that Steve has been very upset an dmean to her.
She tells Joe that Steve cannot handle his condition.
She tells Joe that Steve has slapped her in the past.
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