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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. Where does the play open?
(a) In the kitchen of the farmhouse
(b) In the family room of the farmhouse
(c) In the bedroom of the farmhouse
(d) In the living room of the farmhouse

2. In what kind of state is Philip when he recalls his boyhood?
(a) Tense
(b) Depressed
(c) Dream-like
(d) Happy

3. What is Philip ultimately seeking as he is making his escape and intending to end his life?
(a) Acceptance
(b) Happiness
(c) Comfort
(d) Satisfaction

4. What characteristic does Paris give in explanation to Hattie regarding the talk of possible suicide?
(a) His father was cared to much for his family for suicide
(b) His father was too happy for suicide
(c) His father was too brave for suicide
(d) His father was too in control for suicide

5. Who does Mother Lovejoy say will inherit her estate when she dies?
(a) Mollie and Paris
(b) Paris
(c) Mollie
(d) Sister

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do both Mother Lovejoy and Sister honestly think of the state of Philip and Mollie's turbulent relationship during Act 1?

3. Who informs Philip that Mollie is prepared to leave?

4. What kind of relationship does Philip have with the writing profession?

5. How does Paris respond to his father's idea of leaving?

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