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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. What is Paris's explanation of his father's death?
(a) His father was in a car accident
(b) His father was in ill physical health
(c) His father was murdered
(d) His father was a victim of assault

2. Where is Mollie as Philip is talking to Paris about leaving together?
(a) She is talking with Mother Lovejoy
(b) She is sleeping
(c) She is preparing breakfast
(d) She is outside with John

3. What quality of Philip has served as the backdrop for the tumultuous lives of his family?
(a) His artistic genius
(b) His violent rages
(c) His loving relationships
(d) His compassionate friendship

4. What is the main realiziation that Philip has that pushes him over the edge?
(a) John is not going away
(b) His mother no longer supports him
(c) Mollie intends to leave him
(d) His writing career is doomed

5. Where are Paris and his mother moving to?
(a) New York City
(b) Bronx Village
(c) Brooklyn Heights
(d) Brookyn Yard

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philip eventually conclude about himself regarding his failures?

2. What kind of family did Philip originally come from?

3. What is Philip's rationale for escaping with Paris?

4. Who does Mother Lovejoy say will inherit her estate when she dies?

5. What is Philip inevitably intending to do because he cannot solve his own problems?

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