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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 Brian believe people are doing instead of living more authentic lives?
(a) Praying to a God he does not believe exists.
(b) Trying methods to prolong the inevitable.
(c) Moving through their lives in an automatic way.
(d) Denying the facts that are presented to them.

2. Why do you think Agnes is more open to the idea of her mother's death?
(a) Her sister ran away.
(b) Her mother is older.
(c) She already lost her father.
(d) She is tired of having to be fake for her mother.

3. What does Brian believe has been thwarted by the mechanics of dying?
(a) His grammar.
(b) His ability to tell a story.
(c) His eloquence.
(d) His muse.

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

5. What does Brian try to incorporate into the process of grieving?
(a) Acceptance of others pain.
(b) Opening himself to all experiences.
(c) Spritual aspects of dying.
(d) Realization that death comes to all.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Maggie feel that prevents her from going into the cottage?

3. What does Felicity's mental state keep her in?

4. What did Agnes decide to do to try and help Felicity?

5. How does Brian describe fate?

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