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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of taboo?
(a) Acceptable.
(b) Prescribe.
(c) Contradict.
(d) Forbidden.

2. Who does Felicity say Agnes is like?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her grandmother.

3. How many terminally ill people are in this play?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. What does the interviewer suggest that surprises Agnes?
(a) To talk to Felicity alone.
(b) To talk to Agnes too.
(c) To speak to Agnes alone outside of the cottage.
(d) To have Felicity leave the cottage.

5. What does Joe tell the interviewer was his second reaction to learning about his terminal condition?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brian believe that every person thinks, though it is not the reality?

2. Felicity often has troubles with which of the following?

3. What does Brian believe people are doing instead of living more authentic lives?

4. How does Brian describe fate?

5. Where is the setting for the opening of this play?

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