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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who overhears what Agnes has been saying about Claire?

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

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

4. What does Julia consider Tobias to be now?

5. How many acts are in this play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tobias respond after hearing Harry's perspective on their friendship?

2. What is the setting for Act 1 of A DELICATE BALANCE?

3. How does Tobias reach his breaking point with the bickering women this morning?

4. What insight does Agnes share with Tobias regarding his role in Julia's irresponsible behavior?

5. What does Julia say to Tobias in retaliation for his comment about her failed marriages?

6. What are Agnes and Tobias's main points when considering whether or not to ask Harry and Edna to leave?

7. Explain the veneer of Tobias's ability to love.

8. What is the setting for Act 3 and which characters are present as the scene opens?

9. What gesture does Tobias offer to make for Julia regarding her marriage?

10. What are Julia's comments about the evening's dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Julia. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Tobias and Harry. What are their roles within the group of women? What is the trust factor with the women? What are the reasons the women love each of these men who are so dramatically different?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Tobias. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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