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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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

2. How did Paris feel while his father was away?
(a) Neglected
(b) Lonely
(c) Relieved
(d) Sad

3. What event does the dream that Paris has in the beginning of the play foreshadow?
(a) His father's return
(b) His father's violence
(c) His father's love
(d) His father's lack of commitment

4. What is slowly happening to Philip's family as he continues to display anger and engage in violent outbursts?
(a) They are becoming weary
(b) They are becoming more forgiving
(c) They are becoming fitful
(d) They are becoming strong

5. What does John consider a betrayal?
(a) Mollie's indecision
(b) Philip's actions towards Paris
(c) Philip's attempts to disuade him
(d) Mollie and Philip's intimacy

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What quality of Philip has served as the backdrop for the tumultuous lives of his family?

3. What is the name of the new man in Mollie's life?

4. What is the name of Mollie's ex-husband?

5. What does John offer Mollie that Phillip cannot?

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