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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Sister never done that seems to astound others?
(a) Traveled
(b) Gotten married
(c) Taken pride in her appearance
(d) Had a proper education

2. Why has Mollie been awake instead of sleeping when the play opens?
(a) She was preparing a stew
(b) She was arguing with her ex-husband
(c) She was consoling Sister
(d) She has been discussing plans with her new tenant John

3. Who does Philip question about why no one has ever tried to stop his destructive behavior?
(a) Sister
(b) Mollie
(c) Mother Lovejoy
(d) John

4. What does Philip apologize to Paris about regarding his time away?
(a) Not coming back earlier
(b) Leaving Paris with his mother
(c) Leaving so much of the farm work to Paris
(d) For going away altogether

5. What is John trying to find out about Mollie?
(a) If she is interested in money
(b) If she is capable of loving him
(c) If she is still in love with Philip
(d) If she woud be a dedicated wife

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sister?

2. What does John tell Paris is the one thing that kills a person's pride?

3. According to John, what is someone hurting your feelings the square root of?

4. What is the best description for the relationship between Mollie and Philip?

5. What mode of transportation did Philip take to arrive home sooner than expected?

(see the answer key)

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