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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Brian doing all of the time that he is unsure of the cause of?
(a) Vomiting.
(b) Blinking.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Shaking.

2. What does Joe believe his illness has made him more of?
(a) An emotionally withdrawn person.
(b) An object rather than a person.
(c) A person devoid of feelings.
(d) A man with no hope.

3. Why was Joe released from the hospital?
(a) To be able to keep track of his progress more carefully.
(b) Because there was nothing else they could do for him.
(c) To keep others from catching his illness.
(d) To spend time with his family.

4. What is the main topic of this play?
(a) Life.
(b) Hospital care.
(c) Death.
(d) Family relationships.

5. What ends the tension between Beverly and Mark?
(a) Beverly keeps drinking.
(b) Mark leaves.
(c) Brian walks in the room.
(d) Mark yells at Beverly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brian describe fate?

2. Which of the following is the best definition of what it means to be socially taboo?

3. Which of the following is true about the way Agnes treats Felicity?

4. How long has it been since Joe saw his wife and son?

5. Which of the following best describes how Joe feels about talking to a voice when he is unable to see the person?

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