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

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

3. How does Paris describe the act of suicide?
(a) It is an act of defeat
(b) It is inevitable for some people
(c) It is a weak act
(d) It is an act of courage

4. Why does Mollie always take Philip back, despite his violent tendencies?
(a) He is charming
(b) He is good natured
(c) His solid Christianity
(d) His fidelity

5. What is the best word to describe the scene between father and son when it becomes clear that Philip intends to kill himself?
(a) Poignant
(b) Thrilling
(c) Horrific
(d) Fearful

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Mollie done in the middle of the night?

2. What is the main realiziation that Philip has that pushes him over the edge?

3. Where is Philip watching Mollie from on the night of his arrival?

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

5. What event does the dream that Paris has in the beginning of the play foreshadow?

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