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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. What surprise information do Harry and Edna share with the people in the room?

2. Why does Agnes chastise Tobias?

3. Who is Julia's mother?

4. What does Julia consider Tobias to be now?

5. Agnes feels that going mad would be very _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What shocking news does Harry share with Tobias in private?

5. Explain Agnes's perspective on daylight.

6. How does Tobias respond to Agnes talk about going mad?

7. How does Edna retaliate against Julia for her rude behavior?

8. How does Agnes exhibit that she is so out of tune with her daughter's distress?

9. What is the simile that Tobias uses to describe Julia's marriages?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Escape from reality is an important theme in the story. Cite at least three examples of how the characters attempt to escape from reality.

Essay Topic 2

A DELICATE BALANCE is a classic escape from reality story. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Alcohol takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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