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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of what it means to be socially taboo?
(a) The topic is easily discussed in society.
(b) Not often discussed or talked about.
(c) There are laws against talking about the topic.
(d) Only outcasts would consider the topic.

2. Who comes in while Mark is putting away Brian's medications?
(a) Steve.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Beverly.
(d) Interviewer.

3. What did Beverly tell Brian that he had lost?
(a) The need for her.
(b) The ability to cope with the realities of life.
(c) The desire to write emotionally.
(d) The magic and zest for real living.

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

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

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

7. What draws Joe's attention to the interview area?
(a) A light suddenly comes on.
(b) The loud crying of a woman.
(c) The sound of recorded voices.
(d) A man calls him over.

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

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

10. What causes Joe to be vigorous and in good humor?
(a) He has come to grips with his disease and fate.
(b) The interviewer is calming him.
(c) His wife and son are arriving soon.
(d) He has met a couple of friends at the other cottages.

11. What does Maggie talk to Joe about at first?
(a) Steve's new job.
(b) Her work.
(c) How much she missed him.
(d) Her plane trip.

12. What did Joe ask Maggie to do?
(a) Make sure she comes happily.
(b) Bring his favorite foods.
(c) Explain the situation to Steve.
(d) Talk to his doctors so she better understands things.

13. What conclusion does Brian come to about his shaking?
(a) He shakes because of the disease.
(b) He shakes with wonder.
(c) He shakes from fear.
(d) He shakes from medication side effects.

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

15. Why does Brian think Beverly has not returned to him?
(a) Because he is dying.
(b) Because he continues to write.
(c) Because she is happy.
(d) Because he laughs at life and death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Claire?

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

3. What does Joe want to do in regards to his feelings?

4. Which of the following is true about the interviewer?

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

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