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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. Why does Mollie think Philip died?
(a) Because he was an unhappy man
(b) Because of his mental health
(c) Because of his lack of writing success
(d) Because Mollie loved John

2. 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 did not want children
(d) She was unfaithful

3. Why is Mollie the square root of wonderful?
(a) Because she is the source of family
(b) Because she is the source of pride
(c) Because she is the source of passion
(d) Because she is the source of growing love

4. How does Molly respond to John's desire to commit to her?
(a) She tells him to sleep on it
(b) She tells him maybe
(c) She tells him directly no
(d) She tells him yes

5. What happens to Mollie's attitude after she hears John's story about the sailor?
(a) She laughs
(b) She gets more depressed
(c) She remains paralyzed
(d) She begins to understand

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened as a result of Mollie and Philip's first romantic encounter?

2. What is the core reason or feeling why Paris does not go with his father?

3. Why does Mollie hold her new lover at bay with her affections?

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

5. What type of writing has Philip published?

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