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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Philip's mother do after Philip lashes out in anger towards her because of the state of his life?
(a) She breaks down into tears
(b) She says Mollie is to blame for Philip's anger
(c) She packs her bags to go
(d) She goes to find Sister for support

2. What does Paris's school friend immediately do when Philip comes into the room to speak to Paris?
(a) She says hello to him
(b) She does not notice him
(c) She runs from the house
(d) She asks Paris where he's been

3. What happens when Philip grabs Mollie in a fit of anger?
(a) Mollie falls down
(b) John enters the scene
(c) Mollie screams
(d) He tears her dress

4. Upon hearing the news of Mollie's packing, what does Philip want Paris to do?
(a) Get dressed and come with him
(b) Get dressed and stay inside
(c) Get dressed and stay with Sister
(d) Find Mother Lovejoy

5. What happened as a result of Mollie and Philip's first romantic encounter?
(a) Mollie got pregnant
(b) They got married
(c) They stopped dating
(d) Philip proposed

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the best word to describe the scene between father and son when it becomes clear that Philip intends to kill himself?

3. Where does the play open?

4. What gift does Philip give Paris for his forgotten birthday?

5. What event does the dream that Paris has in the beginning of the play foreshadow?

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