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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What simile does Tobias use to describe Julia's failed marriage?
(a) deflated balloon
(b) rag doll
(c) flopped souffle
(d) whipped pup

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

3. Who is the main female character?
(a) Anne
(b) Agnes
(c) Ava
(d) Annette

4. 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 probably mad.
(c) you are in some jeopardy of going over the edge.
(d) you are certainly mad.

5. Who does not understand Agnes's actions in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Julia
(b) Tobias
(c) Harry
(d) Sylvia

6. Julia thinks that Tobias's attempts to talk to Doug would be ______________.
(a) pointless
(b) an intrusion
(c) helpful
(d) appreciated

7. What is Agnes pondering as Act 1 begins?
(a) What she should wear to dinner tonight.
(b) What it would be like to be a flight attendant.
(c) What it would be like to go mad.
(d) What she should plant in the vegetable garden.

8. To what city does Tobias say he will move because it is sunny all the time?
(a) San Diego
(b) Tucson
(c) Los Angeles
(d) Orlando

9. When does Agnes plan to speak to Julia?
(a) When they are alone.
(b) When Julia goes home.
(c) At the theater.
(d) Over cocktails.

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

11. Where are Harry and Edna staying in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) The Hyatt
(b) Tobias's mother's home
(c) Agnes and Tobias's house
(d) Edna's sister's house

12. What does Tobias offer Claire when Agnes leaves the room?
(a) Drink
(b) Cigarette
(c) Joint
(d) Chair

13. From whom do Harry and Edna make their request?
(a) Kitchen staff
(b) Julia
(c) Tobias
(d) Agnes

14. What is Claire's affliction?
(a) She has cancer.
(b) She is dyslexic.
(c) She is an alcoholic.
(d) She is overweight.

15. What does Tobias offer to do?
(a) Check airfares
(b) Mow the lawn
(c) Speak to Doug
(d) Buy dinner

Short Answer Questions

1. Agnes leaves the room to call whom?

2. How can most of the characters in the house be characterized?

3. Who is Julia's estranged husband?

4. Why can Agnes not go mad?

5. How old is Agnes?

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