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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 gift does Philip give Paris for his forgotten birthday?
(a) A hand carved toy box
(b) A hand carved statue
(c) A hand carved chess set
(d) A hand carved chest

2. What quality does Philip display as equally as his madness?
(a) His genius
(b) His kindness
(c) His sensitivity
(d) His compassion

3. What is the name of Paris's friend from school?
(a) Hattie
(b) Madeline
(c) Harry
(d) Mattie

4. What quality does John have that Philip does not that keeps John on a steady path?
(a) Mental strength
(b) Strength of heart
(c) Physical strength
(d) Emotional strength

5. What does John tell Paris is the one thing that kills a person's pride?
(a) Humiliation
(b) Betrayal
(c) Defamation
(d) Neglect

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of relationship does Philip have with the writing profession?

2. What does Philip apologize to Paris about regarding his time away?

3. What literary device is John's story of his struggle to save the drowning sailor best described as?

4. What is the main way the character of Sister is different from the character of Philip?

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

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