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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of relationship does Philip have with the writing profession?
(a) Negative
(b) Love-hate
(c) Positive
(d) Indifferent

2. When do John and Philip first meet?
(a) When Philip first arrives
(b) At breakfast
(c) At dinnertime
(d) They do not meet

3. What does Philip's mother do after Philip lashes out in anger towards her because of the state of his life?
(a) She says Mollie is to blame for Philip's anger
(b) She breaks down into tears
(c) She packs her bags to go
(d) She goes to find Sister for support

4. What gift does Philip give Paris for his forgotten birthday?
(a) A hand carved statue
(b) A hand carved chest
(c) A hand carved chess set
(d) A hand carved toy box

5. What does Philip admit to Mollie that he needs and can't go on living without?
(a) Her
(b) Writing
(c) The farmhouse
(d) Family support

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Philip's emotional state during the third act?

2. What type of writing has Philip published?

3. What is the name of the new man in Mollie's life?

4. Why do most of Philip's family members tend to forgive him, even though he is a violent and volatile man?

5. What is Paris's answer to his father's idea to leave together?

(see the answer key)

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