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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mollie hold her new lover at bay with her affections?
(a) Because falling in love is too painful for Mollie
(b) Because falling in love is not casual to Mollie
(c) Because falling in love is too scary for Molly
(d) Because falling in love is really only lust in disguise to Molly

2. What do both Mother Lovejoy and Sister honestly think of the state of Philip and Mollie's turbulent relationship during Act 1?
(a) Philip wants to win Mollie back
(b) Mollie does not love Philip
(c) Philip loves another woman
(d) Philip still loves Mollie

3. What does Mollie commend Philip on when she first sees him after his stay in the sanatorium?
(a) His manners
(b) His kindness
(c) His progress
(d) His looks

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

5. Which character does Philip have questions about the moment he arrives home?
(a) Paris
(b) John
(c) Mother Lovejoy
(d) Sister

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is aghast that John could love Mollie after such a short time?

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