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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main way the character of Sister is different from the character of Philip?
(a) She is smart
(b) She is abusive
(c) She is gentle
(d) She is quiet

2. What quality does Philip display as equally as his madness?
(a) His sensitivity
(b) His kindness
(c) His compassion
(d) His genius

3. 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 numb to him
(c) They love him
(d) They are afraid of him

4. What does John ask Mollie when he meets up with her in the house?
(a) John asks Mollie to wait for him
(b) John asks Mollie to help him build his house
(c) John asks Mollie to marry him
(d) John asks Mollie for coffee

5. How does John describe the act of someone hurting your feelings to Paris?
(a) It is a loss of pride
(b) It is a loss of self-esteem
(c) It is a loss of dignity
(d) It is a loss of self-worth

Short Answer Questions

1. In the past, what did those who loved Philip tend to do immediately following an outburst of violence or anger?

2. Who is Mollie comforting at the beginning of the play?

3. Where does the play open?

4. What does Paris's school friend immediately do when Philip comes into the room to speak to Paris?

5. If Philip were to re-marry Mollie, how would Mother Lovejoy benefit?

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