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

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

3. Which of the following is the best description of what the opening setting could be mistake for?
(a) A vacation home on a beach.
(b) A country retreat in the woods.
(c) A high tech hospital.
(d) A three star restaurant.

4. What happens in Brian's recurring dream?
(a) Maggie calls for him but he cannot reach her.
(b) Everyone he knows appears and calls his name.
(c) No one can hear him call their name.
(d) He is lost and all alone unable to find his way.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has caused regular visits between Joe and his family to be prohibitive?

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

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

4. What does Steve do to express how much he missed Joe?

5. What draws Joe's attention to the interview area?

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