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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philip apologize to Paris about regarding his time away?
(a) For going away altogether
(b) Leaving so much of the farm work to Paris
(c) Leaving Paris with his mother
(d) Not coming back earlier

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

3. In the beginning of Act 2, what activity has Philip resumed?
(a) Writing
(b) Complaining
(c) Arguing
(d) Drinking

4. What does Philip believe his artistic brilliance to be?
(a) A random occurance
(b) A curse
(c) A gift
(d) Inadequate

5. What does John confess his ex-wife did that destroyed their marriage and John's faith in marriage?
(a) She paid more attention to his friends than to him
(b) She was abusive
(c) She was unfaithful
(d) She did not want children

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the character of John represent to Mollie and Paris in terms of their future?

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

3. Where is Philip watching Mollie from on the night of his arrival?

4. Who does Philip question about why no one has ever tried to stop his destructive behavior?

5. According to John, what is humiliation the same as?

(see the answer key)

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