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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Joe discourage his wife from coming to see him more often?
(a) He was too proud to let her see him ill.
(b) He was ashamed of how he became ill.
(c) He always thought he'd go home.
(d) He didn't feel like company because he was depressed.

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

3. What hope does Joe have in regards to Maggie's visit?
(a) That she will be ready to comfort Steve when the time comes.
(b) That she will finally understand he is dying.
(c) That she will be able to find peace.
(d) That she will love being at the cottage.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Felicity feel about her treatment so far at the hospital?

3. What does Joe believe his illness has made him more of?

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

5. What does Mark tell Beverly about Brian?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Felicity handle the news about her daughter's death?

2. What happens when Brian tries to join Beverly in her dancing?

3. What was Joe's reaction to learning that his condition had become terminal?

4. Why do you think Agnes suffers from psychosomatic headaches?

5. How does Beverly react to Mark's information about Brian's condition?

6. What warning does Beverly give to Mark before she leaves?

7. What changed Joe's opinion about Maggie and Steve visiting him?

8. What does the interviewer say that makes Agnes rethink her position?

9. What is happening at Joe's cottage in the beginning of act 2?

10. What does Brian think would help people and allow them to better off if they would admit?

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