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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If Philip were to re-marry Mollie, how would Mother Lovejoy benefit?
(a) She would benefit economically
(b) She would benefit by having a big family
(c) She would benefit by keeping the house
(d) She would benefit by heightening her social status

2. What does Philip suffer from that has led him to suicide attempts in the past?
(a) Paranoia
(b) Depression
(c) Anxiety
(d) Exhaustion

3. What does Philip want to accomplish now that he has been released from the sanatorium?
(a) Become an actor
(b) Write another novel
(c) Take a job in town
(d) Become a doctor

4. What kind of institution do we learn Philip is being released from in the beginning of the play?
(a) The military
(b) The sanatorium
(c) Prison
(d) The hospital

5. What is the name of Mollie's ex-husband?
(a) John
(b) Philip
(c) Henry
(d) Frank

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Philip swear is the only thing that will satisfy him and cause him to regain his mental health?

2. How is Mollie mentally affected by Philip's emotional outbursts?

3. Who does Philip turn to automatically when his psyche is challenged and he needs reprieve?

4. What does John's profession symbolize to Mollie?

5. Where do Mollie and Philip retreat to following their initial conversation and initial greeting?

(see the answer key)

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