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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has caused regular visits between Joe and his family to be prohibitive?
(a) Rules of the hospital.
(b) Hospital expenses and long distance.
(c) Nature of his disease.
(d) Job and school demands.

2. How many terminally ill people are in this play?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

3. Why does Felicity continue to lash out at the interviewer?
(a) She doesn't like being observed in her private place.
(b) She is angry about her body being ravaged by the disease.
(c) She does not like discussing her disease or feelings.
(d) She is tired and would rather be in bed.

4. How does Brian describe fate?
(a) Serious.
(b) Amusing.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

5. What hope does Joe have in regards to Maggie's visit?
(a) That she will love being at the cottage.
(b) That she will be able to find peace.
(c) That she will finally understand he is dying.
(d) That she will be ready to comfort Steve when the time comes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Brian's ex-wife leave him?

2. How old is Steve?

3. What profession does Brian have?

4. What does Brian believe would allow people to live more authentic lives?

5. About how old is Felicity?

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