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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

Turn out the lights.

Leave Aimee behind.

Go into a dark building.

Go into a tunnel.

2.

Why does Deirdre have to take Momo out to the hall in Part 2, p. 33-53? (from Part 2, p. 33 – 53)

Momo's wheelchair will not go down the staircase: taking Momo in the elevator is the only way to get her downstairs.

There is no bathroom in the apartment: Deirdre has to take Momo down the hall to use the toilet.

Deirdre is afraid that Momo will lose her footing on the steps: taking her in the elevator is the only way to get her downstairs.

Momo is claustrophobic, and becoming increasingly upset: Deirdre takes her out to calm her down.

3.

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 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.

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

4.

What explanation does Brigid give for the loud thumps from upstairs? (from Part 1, p. 9 – 33)

She says theyare being caused by the upstairs neighbor, who is Chinese.

She says they are being caused by renovations in the apartment upstairs.

She says they' are being caused by construction on the building next door.

She says they are being caused by the downstairs neighbor, who is Chinese.

5.

Which character confesses to having an affair and subsequently being terminated from employment? (from Part 6, p. 117 – 133)

Erik.

Aimee.

Deirdre.

Richard.

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