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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the state of the furniture in Paris's house make it look like the family is in the throws of?
(a) Refurbishing
(b) Moving
(c) Mourning
(d) Cleaning

3. What does Mother Lovejoy offer both Mollie and Paris should they ever need it?
(a) A car
(b) A home
(c) An education
(d) Money

4. What does the covered furniture symbolize?
(a) The ghosts of the past
(b) Philip's death
(c) The need to move on
(d) The future

5. What does John offer Mollie that Phillip cannot?
(a) Passion
(b) Security
(c) Volatility
(d) Adventure

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mother Lovejoy want to hire a limousine for Mollie?

2. In the past, what did those who loved Philip tend to do immediately following an outburst of violence or anger?

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

4. What is literary device is employed in Paris's statement that his father does not look well?

5. What does the color of Philip's face represent?

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