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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mollie blame for Philip's death?
(a) John
(b) Philip
(c) Paris
(d) Herself

2. What was Mollie thinking at the moment of Philip's death that, because of their strong connection, she knows Philip knew about?
(a) The choice of her future husband
(b) Paris
(c) John
(d) Her love for Philip

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

4. Why does Mollie think Philip died?
(a) Because he was an unhappy man
(b) Because Mollie loved John
(c) Because of his lack of writing success
(d) Because of his mental health

5. What mode of transportation did Philip take to arrive home sooner than expected?
(a) Plane
(b) Horse
(c) Train
(d) Car

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Philip wake after his last tirade?

2. What quality does Philip display as equally as his madness?

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

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

5. What is slowly happening to Philip's family as he continues to display anger and engage in violent outbursts?

(see the answer key)

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