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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Joe discourage his wife from coming to see him more often?
(a) He was too proud to let her see him ill.
(b) He didn't feel like company because he was depressed.
(c) He always thought he'd go home.
(d) He was ashamed of how he became ill.

2. What is Beverly obsessed with?
(a) Brian and Mark's physical relationship.
(b) Why Brian wanted to see her again.
(c) Brian's health issues.
(d) How beautiful the cottage is.

3. How does Joe react to what Maggie has done to Steve?
(a) He asks Steve to leave them alone.
(b) He yells at Maggie.
(c) He tells Steve to leave his mother alone.
(d) He comforts Steve.

4. Which of the following is true about the way Agnes treats Felicity?
(a) She acts as if nothing is wrong.
(b) She constantly tries to change the topic.
(c) She treats her as if she is already dead.
(d) She caters to her every whim.

5. How does Brian end his interview?
(a) By telling the interviewer that people here are too serious.
(b) By saying that he wishes he had a typewriter so that he could write again.
(c) By telling the interviewer that he really misses Beverly.
(d) By saying that the process of life and death shouldn't be taken seriously.

6. What does Agnes do that causes Felicity to chastise her and launch into a bawdy song?
(a) Singing a hymn.
(b) Talking about Claire.
(c) Cleaning the cottage.
(d) Reading the bible.

7. Which f the following is an accurate definition of the term shadow box?
(a) A shallow box that puts objects on display.
(b) A box that takes the light and refracts it to cause shadows.
(c) A creation that replicates another scene.
(d) A tall narrow box used to encase pictures safely.

8. Which of the following best describes the situation of being interviewed by someone you cannot see?
(a) Regular.
(b) Definitive.
(c) Routine.
(d) Unusual.

9. What does the interviewer do to make Joe relax?
(a) Tells him that he will soon see the interviewer.
(b) Tells him there is nothing to be frightened of.
(c) Tells him to relax and listen to him.
(d) Tells him that all those who have lived in the cottage have been interviewed this way.

10. Which of the following is true about the interviewer?
(a) The interviewer is not talking to Joe.
(b) The interviewer seems oblivious to Joe's presence.
(c) The interviewer is an unseen person.
(d) The interviewer is a female in a suit.

11. How does Felicity says that she and Claire communicate?
(a) Writing.
(b) Phone calls.
(c) They do not communicate.
(d) Personal visits.

12. What does Joe believe his illness has made him more of?
(a) A person devoid of feelings.
(b) An emotionally withdrawn person.
(c) A man with no hope.
(d) An object rather than a person.

13. What does the interviewer tell Joe about his feelings?
(a) Everyone understands what he is going through.
(b) He will want to avoid sharing them with his family.
(c) He must move past the anger.
(d) Any emotion is acceptable.

14. How old is Steve?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

15. Why has Brian started to write again?
(a) Mark has inspired him to help him write again.
(b) He wants to leave a clear legacy behind.
(c) He needs to find something to do to pass the time.
(d) He doesn't want to leave anything unsaid or undone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Felicity do to try and block out the interviewer's voice?

2. Felicity often has troubles with which of the following?

3. Which of the following is the best definition of what it means to be socially taboo?

4. Who does Felicity say Agnes is like?

5. What topic does Joe try to change it to when Maggie continues with her lack of acceptance?

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