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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1, Early Saturday Evening.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claire say is the only thing Tobias has in common with his best friend?
(a) They both had an affair with the same woman one summer.
(b) They are both excellent golfers.
(c) They both drive the same kind of car.
(d) They both have two daughters and two sons.

2. What does Tobias tell Julia the he and Agnes have?
(a) a proposal for her
(b) real emotions and limits
(c) a terminal illness
(d) unconditional love for her

3. Why does Agnes chastise Tobias?
(a) For watching a sitcom
(b) For giving alcohol to Claire
(c) For spilling his wine
(d) For not serving the hors d'oeuvres

4. What is the format of A DELICATE BALANCE?
(a) A novel
(b) An essay
(c) A short story
(d) A play

5. Who is Agnes's sister?
(a) Camille
(b) Clarissa
(c) Callie
(d) Claire

Short Answer Questions

1. Who perplexes Julia in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. Which character seems to be the only steady person in the house?

3. Why do Agnes's actions upset Julia?

4. What about Harry and Edna baffles Julia in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What does Tobias offer Claire when Agnes leaves the room?

(see the answer key)

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