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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. If Philip were to re-marry Mollie, how would Mother Lovejoy benefit?
(a) She would benefit economically
(b) She would benefit by heightening her social status
(c) She would benefit by keeping the house
(d) She would benefit by having a big family

4. What type of writing has Philip published?
(a) A short story
(b) A magazine article
(c) A newpaper article
(d) A book

5. Where is Philip watching Mollie from on the night of his arrival?
(a) The window
(b) From behind the trees
(c) The porch
(d) The doorway

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Molly respond to John's desire to commit to her?

2. What bores Philip as he is talking with Mollie after his stay in the sanatorium?

3. What does the character of Mollie rely on most when she makes a decision?

4. Where does the play open?

5. What kind of institution do we learn Philip is being released from in the beginning of the play?

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