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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Agnes feels she is the only one in the family who can see a situation objectively _____________________.
(a) and plan a strategy
(b) and not react
(c) while involved in it
(d) and incorporate others' feelings

2. For what does Julia apologize to Tobias?
(a) Her failed marriages
(b) Getting arrested
(c) Dropping out of college
(d) Her behavior of last night

3. Who does Agnes find in the living room?
(a) Claire
(b) Tobias
(c) Edna
(d) Julia

4. Edna admits that she and Harry talked about ____________________ during the night.
(a) their grandchildren
(b) how much they love Tobias and Agnes
(c) the state of their marriage
(d) their trip to Europe

5. Agnes hopes that Tobias will ________________________.
(a) kick out Edna and Harry
(b) talk to Dough
(c) take out the trash
(d) continue to sleep in her bed

6. Julia thinks about the dinner as ____________.
(a) survival
(b) a time for bonding
(c) an uplifiting experience
(d) a gourmet experience

7. How can Julia's mood be characterized this evening?
(a) Petulant
(b) Sullen
(c) Shy
(d) Jealous

8. What is the setting of Act 3?
(a) Gazebo
(b) Den
(c) Airport
(d) Living room

9. How does Agnes refer to Julia's marriages?
(a) Buoyant
(b) Ill-fated
(c) Dead
(d) Crippled

10. What finally makes Tobias break down?
(a) Doug's arrival to pick up Julia
(b) Julia's death
(c) The imbalance of the relationship between he and Agnes and Harry and Edna
(d) Julia's declaration of love

11. Agnes is prepared to shout _____________________.
(a) until she is hoarse
(b) her love for Julia
(c) over Julia's sulking
(d) out loud

12. Tobias has never reprimanded Julia for ____________________.
(a) getting pregnant
(b) wrecking the car
(c) her irresponsible behavior
(d) dropping out of school

13. According to Agnes, daylight brings sanity and ___________ once more.
(a) order
(b) pleasure
(c) possibility
(d) peace

14. What was Tobias's view on having another child after the death of their son?
(a) He could take it or leave it.
(b) He refused.
(c) He wanted it very much.
(d) He had no opinion either way.

15. What do the women in the household tell Tobias about the way he handled the situation?
(a) He did the best he could.
(b) He is a hero to them.
(c) He failed miserably.
(d) He was masterful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Agnes's demeanor when talking to Tobias about their sleeping arrangements?

2. Who has been out of the room and not privy to the heated conversation?

3. What does Claire pour onto the floor?

4. Harry tells Tobias that he and Edna _______________________________ had the situation been reversed.

5. What does Julia bring into the living room?

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