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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 do both Mother Lovejoy and Sister honestly think of the state of Philip and Mollie's turbulent relationship during Act 1?
(a) Philip wants to win Mollie back
(b) Mollie does not love Philip
(c) Philip loves another woman
(d) Philip still loves Mollie

2. How does Paris feel about his father's irrational behavior?
(a) Worried
(b) Scared
(c) Anxious
(d) Frustrated

3. What needs to be reconciled in order for John and Mollie to begin building a new life for the two of them?
(a) Philip's madness
(b) Philip's lack of understanding
(c) Philip's control over Mollie
(d) Philip's emotional debris

4. Where is Philip watching Mollie from on the night of his arrival?
(a) The doorway
(b) The porch
(c) The window
(d) From behind the trees

5. Why does Philip's family continue to forgive him even when his genius and madness seem to overshadow his entire self?
(a) They believe he is sick
(b) They are afraid of him
(c) They are numb to him
(d) They love him

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Philip have questions about the moment he arrives home?

2. What does Mother Lovejoy notice has changed in Mollie now that Philip has returned?

3. What does Mollie tell Philip she intends to do that will affect her relationship with him?

4. How is Philip incapable of thinking?

5. What happened as a result of Mollie and Philip's first romantic encounter?

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