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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Mollie and Philip retreat to following their initial conversation and initial greeting?
(a) The porch step
(b) Outside under the stars
(c) The bedroom
(d) The living room

2. What has Sister never done that seems to astound others?
(a) Gotten married
(b) Had a proper education
(c) Taken pride in her appearance
(d) Traveled

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

4. What is John trying to find out about Mollie?
(a) If she is still in love with Philip
(b) If she woud be a dedicated wife
(c) If she is interested in money
(d) If she is capable of loving him

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philip want more than anything else after he returns from the sanatorium?

2. Where does the play open?

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

4. Who has Mollie recently fallen in love with?

5. Who is Mollie comforting at the beginning of the play?

(see the answer key)

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