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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steve do to express how much he missed Joe?
(a) He has written Joe a poem.
(b) He gives him a letter he wrote.
(c) He hugs him several times.
(d) He tells him.

2. How does Brian describe fate?
(a) Sad.
(b) Serious.
(c) Happy.
(d) Amusing.

3. How does Joe react to what Maggie has done to Steve?
(a) He comforts Steve.
(b) He asks Steve to leave them alone.
(c) He yells at Maggie.
(d) He tells Steve to leave his mother alone.

4. What does Beverly try to do to handle the hostility between her and Mark?
(a) She walks away.
(b) She yells at Mark.
(c) She tries to use humor.
(d) She calls to the interviewer.

5. Where is the setting for the opening of this play?
(a) A doctor's office.
(b) A hospital room.
(c) A hotel room.
(d) A cottage.

6. How does Brian respond when he sees Beverly at the cottage?
(a) He tells her to leave and that he doesn't want to see her.
(b) He asks her where Brian is.
(c) He talks about her dress and all of the jewelry she wears.
(d) He asks her if she is happy in her new life.

7. About how old is Felicity?
(a) 60-70.
(b) 20-30.
(c) 40-50.
(d) 80-90.

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

9. Which f the following is an accurate definition of the term shadow box?
(a) A shallow box that puts objects on display.
(b) A box that takes the light and refracts it to cause shadows.
(c) A tall narrow box used to encase pictures safely.
(d) A creation that replicates another scene.

10. Why is Joe's interview halted?
(a) Joe has asked for a break.
(b) Joe has become ill.
(c) Another patient needs the interviewer.
(d) His family has arrived.

11. Which of the following is true about the way Agnes treats Felicity?
(a) She constantly tries to change the topic.
(b) She treats her as if she is already dead.
(c) She caters to her every whim.
(d) She acts as if nothing is wrong.

12. What topic does Joe try to change it to when Maggie continues with her lack of acceptance?
(a) The family buying a farm and living a rural life.
(b) The family dog who had died last year.
(c) The memories from the last family vacation.
(d) The happenings at Steve's school and Maggie's work.

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

14. Which of the following best describes how Joe feels about talking to a voice when he is unable to see the person?
(a) Awkward.
(b) Resigned.
(c) Judgmental.
(d) Surprised.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Claire?

2. Which of the following is the best definition of taboo?

3. What does Felicity do to try and block out the interviewer's voice?

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term affable?

5. What does Mark tell Beverly about Brian?

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