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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. Why does Agnes chastise Tobias?
(a) For watching a sitcom
(b) For not serving the hors d'oeuvres
(c) For giving alcohol to Claire
(d) For spilling his wine

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

3. How old is Tobias?
(a) Early 60s
(b) Late 50s
(c) 30 something
(d) 20 ish

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

5. Why does Agnes leave the room?
(a) Answer the door
(b) Check on dinner
(c) Make a phone call
(d) Fix her makeup

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Agnes given away in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. Claire wonders aloud about _______________________.

3. Tobias is tired of Julia showing up at the house with __________________.

4. Who enters the room and joins in the current conversation?

5. Surprisingly, Doug is even against whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the voice of calm and reason in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. How do Tobias and Agnes deal with Julia's fit of hysterics?

3. What does Julia want her father to do?

4. Who does Julia direct her anger toward next?

5. How does Edna retaliate against Julia for her rude behavior?

6. What does Agnes instinctively know about her guests and the chaos currently in her home?

7. What prompts the unexpected arrival of Edna and Harry?

8. What does Agnes feel about Claire and how is that reflected in their communications?

9. What reasons does Agnes give for lashing out at Claire?

10. What does Agnes consider to be a woman's responsibility in a marriage?

(see the answer keys)

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