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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is slowly happening to Philip's family as he continues to display anger and engage in violent outbursts?
(a) They are becoming more forgiving
(b) They are becoming weary
(c) They are becoming fitful
(d) They are becoming strong

2. If Philip were to re-marry Mollie, how would Mother Lovejoy benefit?
(a) She would benefit economically
(b) She would benefit by heightening her social status
(c) She would benefit by having a big family
(d) She would benefit by keeping the house

3. Where is Philip watching Mollie from on the night of his arrival?
(a) The window
(b) From behind the trees
(c) The doorway
(d) The porch

4. What are the rumors in town regarding Philip?
(a) He will return to the sanatorium
(b) He is in a crazy emotional state
(c) His wife is having an affair
(d) He is violent and abusive

5. In the past, what did those who loved Philip tend to do immediately following an outburst of violence or anger?
(a) Punish him
(b) Isolate him
(c) Forgive him
(d) Ignore him

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philip admit to Mollie that he needs and can't go on living without?

2. What did it take for Mollie to fall in love with Philip?

3. What does Mollie commend Philip on when she first sees him after his stay in the sanatorium?

4. Who is aghast that John could love Mollie after such a short time?

5. What do Mother Lovejoy and Sister continue to do to Mollie now that Philip is back?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is John Tucker?

2. Describe the realization that has put Philip over the edge?

3. What are the blueprints that Paris carries from the barn into the house going to be used for?

4. How has Mother Lovejoy attempted to help Mollie get to the train station?

5. What is the point of tension about when Philip and John meet for the first time over dinner?

6. What does Mother Lovejoy offer to Paris now that his father has passed?

7. How does Philip describe his time at the sanatorium?

8. What are Mollie and Paris planning to do now that Philip is dead?

9. What does John hope the story of the sailor will accomplish?

10. What does John consider to be a betrayal?

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