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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis says that life is what?
(a) A mere shadow of the next.
(b) A series of misfortunate events.
(c) A caterpiller becoming a butterfly.
(d) A testing ground for God's children.

2. Warnie enters the room in scene 3 carrying what?
(a) A telephone.
(b) A book.
(c) A pillow.
(d) A breakfast tray.

3. Why does Joy hesitate at Lewis' invitation?
(a) She feels she may be overstepping her bounds.
(b) She thinks Douglas will become too attached.
(c) She wants to go home.
(d) She's not sure if her husband will approve.

4. What topic are the men joking about?
(a) Women.
(b) France.
(c) Professors.
(d) Students.

5. What does Warnie do as he and Lewis talk?
(a) Gets dressed.
(b) Cleans the window.
(c) Reads the newspaper.
(d) Drinks coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lewis encourage Warnie to do?

2. In what decade is the play set?

3. What is the name of Joy's son?

4. Lewis and Warnie joke about Joy's what?

5. What does Lewis promise Joy?

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