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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brian believe has been thwarted by the mechanics of dying?
(a) His grammar.
(b) His ability to tell a story.
(c) His eloquence.
(d) His muse.

2. What does Maggie refuse to do when she arrives at the cottage?
(a) She refuses to let Steve touch his father.
(b) She refuses to talk about Joe's illness.
(c) She refuses to talk to Joe.
(d) She refuses to go in the cottage.

3. What does Joe admit to the interviewer about Maggie?
(a) He hasn't told her the extent of his illness.
(b) It sometimes takes her a little while to fully understand things.
(c) She doesn't enjoy seeing him the way he is now.
(d) She is living in denial and will not admit he is ill.

4. Which f the following is an accurate definition of the term shadow box?
(a) A tall narrow box used to encase pictures safely.
(b) A creation that replicates another scene.
(c) A box that takes the light and refracts it to cause shadows.
(d) A shallow box that puts objects on display.

5. What does Steve chide his mother about never being able to do?
(a) Talk to Joe about his illness.
(b) Go inside the cottage.
(c) Refusing to have a drink.
(d) Live a rural life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What conclusion does Brian come to about his shaking?

2. How old is Steve?

3. What does Brian believe would allow people to live more authentic lives?

4. What is Brian doing all of the time that he is unsure of the cause of?

5. How does Brian respond when he sees Beverly at the cottage?

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