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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. According to Tobias, Agnes will be the ________________ to plunge into any depths of madness.
(a) last
(b) craziest
(c) sanest
(d) first

2. What is the location of the play?
(a) Desert
(b) Mountains
(c) City
(d) Suburbs

3. What simile does Tobias use to describe Julia's failed marriage?
(a) whipped pup
(b) deflated balloon
(c) rag doll
(d) flopped souffle

4. Why have Edna and Harry come to Agnes and Tobias's house?
(a) They were just passing through the area.
(b) They want to take a swim.
(c) They were frightened by something at home.
(d) They have a gift for them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom do Harry and Edna make their request?

2. What does Tobias tell Julia the he and Agnes have?

3. Who is Julia's husband?

4. Why can Agnes not go mad?

5. Who is Agnes's sister?

(see the answer key)

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