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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of family did Philip originally come from?
(a) A prominent family
(b) A poor family
(c) A middle class family
(d) An abusive family

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

3. What does Philip suffer from that has led him to suicide attempts in the past?
(a) Paranoia
(b) Exhaustion
(c) Depression
(d) Anxiety

4. What does Philip want more than anything else after he returns from the sanatorium?
(a) To have more children
(b) To re-marry Mollie
(c) To further develop the farm
(d) To feel and live again

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is John trying to find out about Mollie?

2. What do both Mother Lovejoy and Sister honestly think of the state of Philip and Mollie's turbulent relationship during Act 1?

3. Where do Mollie and Philip retreat to following their initial conversation and initial greeting?

4. What does John think Philip has done to Mollie to keep her in love with him?

5. What happened as a result of Mollie and Philip's first romantic encounter?

(see the answer key)

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