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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. What surprise information do Harry and Edna share with the people in the room?
(a) They are going to the hospital.
(b) They are moving to Europe.
(c) They will return within a couple hours.
(d) They are divorcing.

2. Tobias tells Agnes that she _________________________.
(a) is the sanest person he knows.
(b) should lose a bit of weight.
(c) is tipping toward madness.
(d) is his best friend.

3. Why are Harry and Edna going home?
(a) To get their mail
(b) To get a few things
(c) To water the plants
(d) To check on the stove

4. With whom does the person in #67 pick fights?
(a) Tobias
(b) Agnes
(c) Harry
(d) Sylvia

5. Why do Agnes's actions upset Julia?
(a) She knew she was coming home.
(b) She wanted to keep the photos.
(c) She needs the money herself.
(d) She was not asked first.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Agnes not go mad?

2. What is the location of the play?

3. Claire apologizes to Agnes for bringing out such ____________ in Agnes.

4. The tone between Agnes and Claire can be characterized as ________________________.

5. Claire wonders aloud about _______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What announcements does Edna make regarding the bedroom?

2. What surprise do Harry and Edna reveal after saying their goodbyes to everyone?

3. What is the outlook for Tobias's mental state?

4. Why is Agnes and Tobias's daughter, Julia, coming home again?

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

6. How does Claire respond to Tobias asking her about Alcoholics Anonymous?

7. What prompts the unexpected arrival of Edna and Harry?

8. Who emerges as the voice of reason and calm in Act 2, Scene 1?

9. How does Julia show her immaturity toward her relationship with her father?

10. What special quality does Agnes feel she has regarding the family?

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