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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Friday Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The tone between Agnes and Claire can be characterized as ________________________.
(a) sarcastic
(b) tolerant
(c) empathetic
(d) sympathetic

3. Who overhears what Agnes has been saying about Claire?
(a) Claire
(b) Jane
(c) Sylvia
(d) Julia

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

5. What is the setting for Act 1?
(a) Veranda
(b) Dining room
(c) Gazebo
(d) Living room

Short Answer Questions

1. Agnes feels that going mad would be very _______________.

2. According to Agnes, if you can entertain the idea of going mad, ________________________________.

3. Claire apologizes to Agnes for bringing out such ____________ in Agnes.

4. What is Claire's affliction?

5. Why is Julia returning home?

(see the answer key)

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