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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Felicity say Agnes is like?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her aunt.

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

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

4. 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) Surprised.
(c) Resigned.
(d) Judgmental.

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

6. What does Felicity do to try and block out the interviewer's voice?
(a) Hums to herself.
(b) Goes into the bedroom and shuts the door.
(c) Walks out of the cottage.
(d) Turns the TV up very loudly.

7. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term affable?
(a) Likable.
(b) Unwilling.
(c) Generous.
(d) Sociable.

8. What does Brian believe that every person thinks, though it is not the reality?
(a) That no one else thinks like they do.
(b) They will behappy always.
(c) They have all the time.
(d) They have only to believe.

9. Where is Joe hospitalized?
(a) Nebraska.
(b) Massachutes.
(c) California.
(d) Florida.

10. What confession does Maggie make to Joe about Steve after he tried to drag her into the cottage?
(a) She tells Joe that Steve cannot handle his condition.
(b) She tells Joe that she never told Steve about Joe's condition.
(c) She tells Joe that Steve has been very upset an dmean to her.
(d) She tells Joe that Steve has slapped her in the past.

11. How does Felicity feel about her treatment so far at the hospital?
(a) She is disgusted.
(b) She is relived.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She is incensed.

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

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

14. What does Maggie do when Steve jokes with her and tries to pull her in the cottage?
(a) She slaps him hard across the face.
(b) She yells and cusses at him.
(c) She walks away from both Steve and Joe.
(d) She slides to the cottage floor and sobs.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Maggie refuse to do when she arrives at the cottage?

3. About how old is Felicity?

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

5. What does Brian indicate is the only thing that anyone can be sure of?

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