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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maggie feel that prevents her from going into the cottage?

2. What happened to Claire one day when she and Felicity were arguing?

3. Why doesn't Agnes believe that what she is doing is wrong?

4. What adds anger to the mix of emotions?

5. What does Brian attempt to do with Beverly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Agnes is more open to the idea of her mother's death than say Beverly is to Brian's? Which character remains in denial throughout most of the play? What changes her view?

Essay Topic 2

How do the characters approach the battle against death differently? Whose approach do you relate most to? Why?

Essay Topic 3

How does Felicity's mental state affect her ability to handle her impending death? Do you think Felicity is better off or worse off than the other patients because of her mental status? Why do you feel this way?

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