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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maggie agree to enter the cottage for the first time?
(a) She has accepted Joe's imminent death.
(b) She knows that it is what Joe wants.
(c) She wants to see her son.
(d) She needs to go inside with him.

2. Which of the following characters is most logical about death?
(a) Joe.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Felicity.
(d) Brian.

3. About how old is Felicity?
(a) 40-50.
(b) 20-30.
(c) 60-70.
(d) 80-90.

4. Who remains faithful to Brian until the end?
(a) Beverly.
(b) Mark.
(c) Steve.
(d) Maggie.

5. What technique does the author use to provide depth to the stories without adding a lot of additional dialogue?
(a) Outside interviewer.
(b) Additional characters.
(c) Flashbacks and memories.
(d) Encouragement from outsiders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the setting for the opening of this play?

2. How does Joe react to what Maggie has done to Steve?

3. Which of the following best describes the situation of being interviewed by someone you cannot see?

4. Which of the following is the best definition of taboo?

5. Which of the following was not one of the descriptions that Agnes used to describe Claire after her mother took over her husband's job?

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