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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 the interviewer tell Joe he is available to do?
(a) Listen anytime.
(b) Talk to his family.
(c) Teach him how to accept his fate.
(d) Help him deal with his emotions.

2. Why has Brian started to write again?
(a) He doesn't want to leave anything unsaid or undone.
(b) He needs to find something to do to pass the time.
(c) Mark has inspired him to help him write again.
(d) He wants to leave a clear legacy behind.

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

4. How does Steve feel about seeing his father?
(a) He is scared.
(b) He is elated.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He is angry.

5. What caused Maggie and Steve to come to see Joe?
(a) He begged them to come and visit.
(b) He no longer has the option to go home.
(c) The hospital insisted that they come immediately.
(d) They insisted that they had to come one last time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the main topic of this play?

3. Why does Felicity continue to lash out at the interviewer?

4. What does Maggie do when Steve jokes with her and tries to pull her in the cottage?

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

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