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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John believe is the basis for his calculations of all human conditions?
(a) Love or danger
(b) Safety or danger
(c) Genius or paralysis
(d) Sin or love

2. What does Philip believe his artistic brilliance to be?
(a) Inadequate
(b) A curse
(c) A random occurance
(d) A gift

3. Which character is the most capable of showing personal affection as seen especially in Act 3?
(a) Mollie
(b) John
(c) Mother Lovejoy
(d) Paris

4. In the past, what did those who loved Philip tend to do immediately following an outburst of violence or anger?
(a) Punish him
(b) Forgive him
(c) Isolate him
(d) Ignore him

5. What essentially trigger's Paris to decline his father's offer to leave together?
(a) The feeling in Philip's gut
(b) The color of Philip's face
(c) The cold touch of Philip's hand
(d) The tone of Philip's voice

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philip recall in response to Paris's outdoor plans for the day?

2. Who does Mollie blame for Philip's death?

3. Why does Mollie always take Philip back, despite his violent tendencies?

4. What is the story that John tells when relating to Paris's story regarding his father?

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

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