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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Felicity think she is sometimes?

3. What does Joe tell the interviewer was his second reaction to learning about his terminal condition?

4. How many terminally ill people are in this play?

5. What did Joe ask Maggie to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why weren't Joe's wife and son regular visitors while he was in the hospital?

2. How does the interviewer find Joe as s/he talks to him and why does he seem this way?

3. How does Maggie feel about going into the cottage?

4. What is Brian's profession and how does he feel his work has been affected by his condition?

5. What happens between Mark and Beverly after he spills champagne on his jacket?

6. What is the main plot line of the play, The Shadow Box?

7. Why did Joe discourage his wife and son from spending the money and time to come visit him in the hospital?

8. What kind of person did Agnes say Claire was?

9. What explanation for Beverly give for all of the pieces of jewelry she wears?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think Felicity's hostility toward the interviewer symbolizes? Why do you think she takes it out on her daughter? Do you think Agnes handles her mother well? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In what way does Brian seem to be more sophisticated and evolved than the other patients? Why do you think this might be the case?

Essay Topic 3

How does Felicity's mental state affect her ability to handle her impending death? Do you think Felicity is better off or worse off than the other patients because of her mental status? Why do you feel this way?

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