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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 is the best description for the relationship between Mollie and Philip?
(a) Volatile
(b) Strong
(c) Happy
(d) Loving

2. What does Philip's mother do after Philip lashes out in anger towards her because of the state of his life?
(a) She goes to find Sister for support
(b) She says Mollie is to blame for Philip's anger
(c) She packs her bags to go
(d) She breaks down into tears

3. What does Philip want to accomplish now that he has been released from the sanatorium?
(a) Write another novel
(b) Become an actor
(c) Take a job in town
(d) Become a doctor

4. How does Molly respond to John's desire to commit to her?
(a) She tells him maybe
(b) She tells him yes
(c) She tells him directly no
(d) She tells him to sleep on it

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Philip's rationale for escaping with Paris?

2. What was Mollie thinking at the moment of Philip's death that, because of their strong connection, she knows Philip knew about?

3. What does Sister assure Philip will happen if he calms himself from the fight with Mollie and just comes back home?

4. Why does Mother Lovejoy want to hire a limousine for Mollie?

5. What does Mollie feel the new house will do to the relationship she has with John?

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