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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Friday Night.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Claire's affliction?
(a) She is dyslexic.
(b) She is an alcoholic.
(c) She has cancer.
(d) She is overweight.

2. Why is Julia returning home?
(a) To take care of Agnes and Tobias.
(b) She is ill.
(c) Her marriage is breaking up.
(d) She is on vacation.

3. Overall, Tobias feels ____________ about Claire's life.
(a) Anger
(b) Agitation
(c) Sadness
(d) Joy

4. What is Agnes pondering as Act 1 begins?
(a) What she should wear to dinner tonight.
(b) What she should plant in the vegetable garden.
(c) What it would be like to go mad.
(d) What it would be like to be a flight attendant.

5. Who does Tobias attempt to defend all the time?
(a) Maddox
(b) Sylvia
(c) Claire
(d) Annie

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Agnes and Tobias's daughter?

2. According to Agnes, if you can entertain the idea of going mad, ________________________________.

3. What is the format of A DELICATE BALANCE?

4. Agnes leaves the room to call whom?

5. Why does Agnes chastise Tobias?

(see the answer key)

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