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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

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

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

2.

Why is Deirdre unhappy about her work situation? (from Part 2, p. 33 – 53)

She hates her job, and cannot wait to retire.

She feels she is not getting paid what she is worth.

She feels that her female colleagues are being treated better than she is.

She is being sexually harassed by her boss.

3.

For which national newspaper does the author of the play's introduction work? (from Introduction )

The Wall Street Journal.

The Washington Post.

The Los Angeles Times.

The New York Times.

4.

Which of Erik's previously referred-to experiences is ironically counterpointed by the appearance, at the end of the play, of a tunnel of light? (from Part 7, p. 133 – 149)

His encountering a ray of light while emerging from the tunnel of darkness in his bad dream.

His encountering a metaphorical ray of light in the similarly metaphorical tunnel of emotional darkness associated with his relationship with Deirdre.

His encountering a tunnel of darkness in his bad dreams.

His encountering a tunnel of darkness while trying to escape 9/11.

5.

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

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

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

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

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

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