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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2 and Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the couples therapist call Felix?
(a) A lunatic.
(b) A good provider.
(c) A kind man.
(d) A fool.

2. Why does Felix say that he is not going to try to hurt himself the night after the first poker game?
(a) He would just fail at it anyway.
(b) He feels a lot better now.
(c) He is very tired.
(d) He feels sick.

3. What is Oscar's defining trait?
(a) He is very neat.
(b) He is very messy.
(c) He is depressed.
(d) He is bitter and mean.

4. What are the poker players worried about in the first scene?
(a) The ceiling is leaking.
(b) Someone is cheating.
(c) Felix is missing.
(d) Felix has an argument with Oscar.

5. How does Oscar reassure the other players as they leave?
(a) Tell them he takes Felix to the hospital.
(b) Remind them that Felix is all talk.
(c) Tell them he ties Felix up so he can't hurt himself.
(d) Tell them Felix spends the night at Oscar's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it difficult to breathe in Oscar's apartment when the play begins?

2. Why is Oscar's wife angry with him?

3. Why do the other players make fun of Vinnie in the first scene?

4. What does Felix's wife quip that Felix's tombstone says?

5. After the other players leave, how does Oscar try to comfort Felix?

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