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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who is Momo, and what illness is she suffering from? (from Part 1, p. 9 – 33)

Momo is Erik's mother: she is suffering from dementia.

Momo is Brigid's mother: she is suffering from diabetes.

Momo is Deirdre's mother: she is suffering from dementia.

Momo is Erik's mother: she is suffering from cancer.

2.

What is troubling about the letter of reference for her that Brigid reads? (from Part 5, p. 98 - 117)

It got her name wrong.

It was written by a professor she hates.

It got her profession wrong.

It is not particularly enthusiastic.

3.

What is the woman in Erik's dream trying to get him to do? (from Part 5, p. 98 - 117)

Go into a tunnel.

Turn out the lights.

Leave Aimee behind.

Go into a dark building.

4.

Why is it significant that Brigid thanks her father for reminding her about the importance of pursuing her passion? (from Part 6, p. 117 – 133)

Earlier in the play, Deirdre had been upset by his insistence on the subject.

Earlier in the play, she had been upset by his insistence on the subject.

Earlier in the play, Deirdre had commented on how Erik needed to have more passion for his career.

Earlier in the play, she had indicated that she was completely confident in her passion-defined choice of career.

5.

What is the most likely reason that Deirdre likens Momo's tantrums to horror films? (from Part 3, p. 53 – 75)

The tantrums, like horror films, are frightening, unexpected, and violent.

The tantrums, like horror films, are bloody, violent, and make no real sense.

The tantrums, like horror films, are often filled with profanity and the desire to cause harm to others.

The tantrums, like horror films, often end up in someone being injured.

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