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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the dinner table, what does Philip dissuade John from doing?
(a) Making advances towards Mollie
(b) Building his house
(c) Staying on the property as a tenant
(d) Trying to make friends with him

3. Upon hearing the news of Mollie's packing, what does Philip want Paris to do?
(a) Get dressed and stay inside
(b) Find Mother Lovejoy
(c) Get dressed and come with him
(d) Get dressed and stay with Sister

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

5. What does Philip apologize to Paris about regarding his time away?
(a) Leaving so much of the farm work to Paris
(b) Not coming back earlier
(c) Leaving Paris with his mother
(d) For going away altogether

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Philip grabs Mollie in a fit of anger?

2. What does Philip recall in response to Paris's outdoor plans for the day?

3. Which character does Philip have questions about the moment he arrives home?

4. What does the character of Mollie rely on most when she makes a decision?

5. What does John consider a betrayal?

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