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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 play
(b) A novel
(c) A short story
(d) An essay

2. According to Agnes, which of the following does not fall within the responsibility of a woman in a marriage?
(a) Moral route
(b) Plans
(c) Children
(d) Food

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

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

5. What topic does Julia bring up once again?
(a) Her parents' wills
(b) Harry and Edna staying in her room
(c) Not having children
(d) Her second husband

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom has Agnes given away the item in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. How many failed marriages has Julia had?

3. What announcement does Edna make?

4. What do the women in the household tell Tobias about the way he handled the situation?

5. Why did Agnes not sleep well last night?

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