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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julia consider Tobias to be now?
(a) Nuisance
(b) Inessential
(c) Inspirational
(d) Heroic

2. Why is Julia returning home?
(a) She is ill.
(b) To take care of Agnes and Tobias.
(c) She is on vacation.
(d) Her marriage is breaking up.

3. Claire asks Tobias why he no longer has _________________________.
(a) any money
(b) sex with his wife
(c) his business
(d) any friends

4. How many times have Harry and Edna emerged?
(a) 1
(b) 10
(c) 8
(d) 4

5. Who is Agnes's sister?
(a) Camille
(b) Claire
(c) Callie
(d) Clarissa

6. Which of the following does Tobias not joke with Agnes about regarding her sanity?
(a) He will have her committed.
(b) He will have an affair.
(c) He will move to Tucson.
(d) He will sell everything.

7. According to Agnes, it is ruined love and _____________________ that make her lash out at Claire.
(a) lost chances
(b) bad debts
(c) alcoholism
(d) extramarital affairs

8. Who enters the room and joins in the current conversation?
(a) Doug
(b) Edna
(c) Agnes
(d) Harry

9. Why are the people in the room happy to see Harry and Edna wearing their coats?
(a) They think they are leaving.
(b) They are going to pick up some things for dinner.
(c) They have encouraged them to take a walk.
(d) They are going out to see a movie.

10. Who is the main male character?
(a) Terence
(b) Thomas
(c) Tobias
(d) Timothy

11. According to Julia, Doug is opposed to _______________.
(a) healthcare reform
(b) Democrats
(c) everything
(d) underage drinking

12. How many acts are in this play?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 1
(d) 4

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

14. Who begins to pick little fights?
(a) Edna
(b) Tobias
(c) Agnes
(d) Julia

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tobias is tired of Julia showing up at the house with __________________.

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

3. Who is Julia's husband?

4. What has Agnes given away in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. When does Agnes plan to speak to Julia?

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