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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maggie do that symbolizes her acceptance of Joe's impending death?
(a) Takes Joe's hand.
(b) Tells her husband she loves him.
(c) Talks to her son about Joe's condition.
(d) Goes into the cottage.

2. How does Maggie feel that prevents her from going into the cottage?
(a) Fear.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Anger.
(d) Confusion.

3. What won't Maggie listen to that Joe tries to explain to her?
(a) About his condition.
(b) About the things she has brought.
(c) About the cottage.
(d) About the interviewer.

4. What does Beverly try to do to handle the hostility between her and Mark?
(a) She calls to the interviewer.
(b) She yells at Mark.
(c) She walks away.
(d) She tries to use humor.

5. Which of the following best describes the situation of being interviewed by someone you cannot see?
(a) Unusual.
(b) Definitive.
(c) Regular.
(d) Routine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique does the author use to provide depth to the stories without adding a lot of additional dialogue?

2. What is Agnes doing when Felicity interrupts her and asks for tea?

3. Which of the following describes how Mark feels about Beverly's behavior?

4. What does Beverly try to interject into Brian's grieving process?

5. What do all of the characters seem to say about life?

(see the answer key)

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