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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the nurse suggest to Ann in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) That she goes home to rest.
(b) That she goes home to get the money for the visit.
(c) That she starts thinking of which relatives to call.
(d) That she starts remembering what happened to Jim.

2. What does Dr. Barrow ask Ann about Jim's letter?
(a) Why she didn't bring the letter with her.
(b) If there are any explanations for suicide.
(c) If she has a copy of it.
(d) If there are any explanations for Charlotte.

3. What do patients reveal in a semi-conscious state, according to the doctor?
(a) The people they care about the most.
(b) Their true motives.
(c) The people they dislike the most.
(d) Their reason for living.

4. How does Dr. Barrow respond to Ann's outlook on life as the second scene of the play ends?
(a) He thinks it is a positive sign.
(b) He thinks it is the reason for Jim's suicide attempt.
(c) He thinks it is a mistake.
(d) He thinks it is a negative sign.

5. What do the patients ask Jim about as the third scene in Act 2 begins?
(a) If he knows any singers.
(b) If he knows any police officers.
(c) If he knows any doctors.
(d) If he knows any celebrities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ann insist to Dr. Barrow at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. How does Jim describe suicide to Dr. Bellman?

3. What has Jim been depressed over?

4. When the doctor questions him in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Jim say about his life?

5. What kind of mood is Jim in as the fifth scene in the play begins?

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