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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. Overall, Tobias feels ____________ about Claire's life.
(a) Sadness
(b) Joy
(c) Anger
(d) Agitation

2. What is the relationship between Agnes and Tobias?
(a) Brother and sister
(b) Separated
(c) In-laws
(d) Married

3. From what room do Harry and Edna emerge?
(a) Bedroom
(b) Den
(c) Dining room
(d) Kitchen

4. Who does Tobias attempt to defend all the time?
(a) Annie
(b) Maddox
(c) Sylvia
(d) Claire

5. According to Agnes, if you can entertain the idea of going mad, ________________________________.
(a) there is probably not any danger of it happening.
(b) you are certainly mad.
(c) you are in some jeopardy of going over the edge.
(d) you are probably mad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What simile does Tobias use to describe Julia's failed marriage?

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

3. Tobias asks Claire why she does not go back to _______________________.

4. According to Tobias, Agnes will be the ________________ to plunge into any depths of madness.

5. Who does not understand Agnes's actions in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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