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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paris carry in his arms when he returns from the barn?
(a) The town newspaper
(b) Blueprints of a John's house
(c) A stack of hay
(d) Logs for the fire

2. What does John offer Mollie that Phillip cannot?
(a) Passion
(b) Adventure
(c) Volatility
(d) Security

3. What quality of Philip has served as the backdrop for the tumultuous lives of his family?
(a) His compassionate friendship
(b) His loving relationships
(c) His artistic genius
(d) His violent rages

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

5. How did Paris feel while his father was away?
(a) Lonely
(b) Neglected
(c) Sad
(d) Relieved

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sister?

2. What does Paris dream of at the beginning of the play?

3. What is slowly happening to Philip's family as he continues to display anger and engage in violent outbursts?

4. According to John, what is humiliation the same as?

5. What are the rumors in town regarding Philip?

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