A Delicate Balance: A Play Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 102 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Delicate Balance: A Play Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 102 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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) Agnes
(c) Sylvia
(d) Patrice

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

3. Who perplexes Julia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Sylvia
(b) Doug
(c) Patrice
(d) Harry and Edna

4. According to Julia, Doug is opposed to _______________.
(a) everything
(b) underage drinking
(c) healthcare reform
(d) Democrats

5. Tobias is tired of Julia showing up at the house with __________________.
(a) all her kids
(b) another failed marriage
(c) her dirty laundry
(d) no money

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tobias tell Julia she can no longer do?

2. Overall, Tobias feels ____________ about Claire's life.

3. According to Tobias, Agnes will be the ________________ to plunge into any depths of madness.

4. What has Agnes given away in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Why can Agnes not go mad?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does Agnes take such a resolute position regarding her family?

2. What incident serves as some comedic relief during another one of Julia's whining episodes?

3. Who does Julia direct her anger toward next?

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

5. What reasons does Agnes give for lashing out at Claire?

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

7. What does Julia do when Tobias tries to get her to understand that she is responsible for her life?

8. What does Tobias say about his previous night?

9. What does Julia want her father to do?

10. What is the state of Agnes and Tobias's marriage?

(see the answer keys)

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