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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. Which of the following best describes how Joe feels about talking to a voice when he is unable to see the person?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Judgmental.
(d) Resigned.

2. How does Steve feel about seeing his father?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is relieved.
(c) He is elated.
(d) He is scared.

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

4. What topic does Joe try to change it to when Maggie continues with her lack of acceptance?
(a) The family dog who had died last year.
(b) The happenings at Steve's school and Maggie's work.
(c) The family buying a farm and living a rural life.
(d) The memories from the last family vacation.

5. Which of the following is the best definition of taboo?
(a) Prescribe.
(b) Forbidden.
(c) Contradict.
(d) Acceptable.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are Maggie and Steve while Joe is hospitalized?

3. Who is Claire?

4. Which of the following is true about the interviewer?

5. What draws Joe's attention to the interview area?

Short Essay Questions

1. What thoughts turn Maggie's fear into anger?

2. How does Felicity react to the interviewer?

3. Describe how the stage would look as the play opens.

4. What happened to Claire?

5. What did Beverly tell Brian he had lost the magic and zest for and how did Brian rationalize this?

6. What warning does Beverly give to Mark before she leaves?

7. What was Joe's reaction to learning that his condition had become terminal?

8. What did Agnes finally do to try and give her mother the will to live again?

9. Why weren't Joe's wife and son regular visitors while he was in the hospital?

10. Why did Joe discourage his wife and son from spending the money and time to come visit him in the hospital?

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