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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Surprisingly, Doug is even against whom?
(a) Tobias
(b) Patrice
(c) Sylvia
(d) Agnes
2. What do the people in the room say to Harry and Edna?
(a) Goodbye
(b) Hurry back
(c) Thanks for coming
(d) Don't be a stranger
3. Why is Julia returning home?
(a) To take care of Agnes and Tobias.
(b) Her marriage is breaking up.
(c) She is ill.
(d) She is on vacation.
4. Claire asks Tobias why he no longer has _________________________.
(a) any friends
(b) any money
(c) sex with his wife
(d) his business
5. Tobias is tired of Julia showing up at the house with __________________.
(a) her dirty laundry
(b) another failed marriage
(c) all her kids
(d) no money
Short Answer Questions
1. Overall, Tobias feels ____________ about Claire's life.
2. From what room do Harry and Edna emerge?
3. What is the setting for Act 1?
4. How many acts are in this play?
5. Why does Agnes chastise Tobias?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the setting for Act 1 of A DELICATE BALANCE?
2. Explain Agnes's perspective on daylight.
3. What special quality does Agnes feel she has regarding the family?
4. Julia arrives home but does not understand something she encounters. What is it?
5. What is the topic that supersedes Agnes's obsession with madness?
6. How does Agnes exhibit that she is so out of tune with her daughter's distress?
7. What insight does Agnes share with Tobias regarding his role in Julia's irresponsible behavior?
8. What is Thomas reminded of when asked to speak to Julia and her husband?
9. What are Agnes and Tobias's main points when considering whether or not to ask Harry and Edna to leave?
10. What surprise do Harry and Edna reveal after saying their goodbyes to everyone?
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