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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Early Sunday Morning.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Tobias tells Agnes that she _________________________.
(a) is his best friend.
(b) is tipping toward madness.
(c) is the sanest person he knows.
(d) should lose a bit of weight.

3. What are Harry and Edna wearing when they emerge from the bedroom?
(a) Robes
(b) Nothing
(c) Coats
(d) Swimsuits

4. What does Agnes feel her role is in the family?
(a) Keeping it intact
(b) Financier
(c) Confessor
(d) Mediator

5. What does Agnes tell Tobias to do in the situation?
(a) Nothing
(b) Move to Europe
(c) Get psychiatric help
(d) Kick everyone out

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What role does Julia say Agnes and Tobias have taken on?

3. Why do Agnes's actions upset Julia?

4. Each time Julia has a trauma, Agnes _____________________.

5. Who says derogatory comments about the meal?

(see the answer key)

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