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

2. Where is Claire staying?
(a) With Agnes and Tobias
(b) At a bed and breakfast
(c) At a hotel
(d) At her brother's house

3. What about Harry and Edna baffles Julia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Their sudden arrival
(b) Their clothing
(c) Their car
(d) Their home

4. Who is Julia's husband?
(a) Donald
(b) Douglas
(c) David
(d) Dennis

5. What does Agnes worry about more than she worries about going mad?
(a) Her sister-in-law, Claire
(b) Her sister, Claire
(c) Her best friend, Claire
(d) Her daughter, Claire

Short Answer Questions

1. Harry and Edna give no real reason for _______________________.

2. What does Tobias offer Claire when Agnes leaves the room?

3. How many times have Harry and Edna emerged?

4. From what room do Harry and Edna emerge?

5. Who is Agnes and Tobias's daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How have Harry and Edna behaved since they have arrived at Agnes and Tobias's house?

2. What does Agnes instinctively know about her guests and the chaos currently in her home?

3. What does Agnes cite as the beginning of her marriage to Tobias?

4. Who does Julia direct her anger toward next?

5. What is the topic that supersedes Agnes's obsession with madness?

6. What does Tobias offer to do for Julia in spite of her snide comments toward him?

7. What temporarily buoys the spirits of the people in the living room?

8. How does Julia serve as the tipping point for Tobias's tolerance?

9. What is Julia looking for from Tobias?

10. What does Agnes ask of Tobias regarding Julia's marriage?

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