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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. How does Mollie react when she learns what her ex-husband had intended to do just hours before his death?
(a) She is horror-stricken
(b) She is angered
(c) She is in shock
(d) She is confused

2. What does the character of John represent to Mollie and Paris in terms of their future?
(a) He is a beacon of hope
(b) He is a sensitive and caring friend
(c) He is a source of pride
(d) He is a positive role model

3. What does Philip eventually conclude about himself regarding his failures?
(a) That he is a killjoy
(b) That he is to blame
(c) That he is unworthy
(d) That he has no talent

4. What gift does Philip give Paris for his forgotten birthday?
(a) A hand carved toy box
(b) A hand carved chess set
(c) A hand carved statue
(d) A hand carved chest

5. What kind of relationship does Philip have with the writing profession?
(a) Love-hate
(b) Negative
(c) Positive
(d) Indifferent

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mollie react to Paris's "square root of wonderful?"

2. What does Mother Lovejoy have tremendous distaste for in terms of the expression of emotions?

3. What do both Mother Lovejoy and Sister honestly think of the state of Philip and Mollie's turbulent relationship during Act 1?

4. Why does Philip need Paris to accompany him?

5. Why does Philip's family continue to forgive him even when his genius and madness seem to overshadow his entire self?

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