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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 are the other poker players worried Felix does?
(a) Hurt his wife.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Get drunk.
(d) Cheat at cards.

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

3. How does Felix describe the state of his marriage before the divorce?
(a) "Content".
(b) "Lousy".
(c) "Up and down".
(d) "Happy".

4. What does Felix mention that he and Frances are planning to do?
(a) Remodel the house.
(b) Throw a graduation party for one of their children.
(c) Renew their wedding vows.
(d) Go on vacation alone.

5. What illness does Felix have?
(a) Sinus problems.
(b) Migraine headaches.
(c) Heart palpitations.
(d) A broken leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather outside like at the beginning of the play?

2. What major event happens to Oscar before the play starts?

3. What is wrong with the atmosphere in Oscar's apartment when the play starts?

4. How far away from Oscar does Speed live?

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

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