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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the play open?
(a) In the bedroom of the farmhouse
(b) In the family room of the farmhouse
(c) In the kitchen of the farmhouse
(d) In the living room of the farmhouse

2. What does Mollie commend Philip on when she first sees him after his stay in the sanatorium?
(a) His looks
(b) His manners
(c) His progress
(d) His kindness

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

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

5. How long has Mollie known her new love?
(a) One year
(b) Six months
(c) One week
(d) Ten days

6. Why has Mollie been awake instead of sleeping when the play opens?
(a) She was preparing a stew
(b) She was consoling Sister
(c) She was arguing with her ex-husband
(d) She has been discussing plans with her new tenant John

7. What is the name of Paris's friend from school?
(a) Hattie
(b) Mattie
(c) Harry
(d) Madeline

8. Who has Mollie recently fallen in love with?
(a) John
(b) Philip
(c) Paul
(d) Jack

9. What is John trying to find out about Mollie?
(a) If she is interested in money
(b) If she is still in love with Philip
(c) If she woud be a dedicated wife
(d) If she is capable of loving him

10. Who does Philip question about why no one has ever tried to stop his destructive behavior?
(a) Mollie
(b) Mother Lovejoy
(c) John
(d) Sister

11. What type of writing has Philip published?
(a) A newpaper article
(b) A book
(c) A magazine article
(d) A short story

12. Who does the character of John believe needs to be saved the most in this situation?
(a) Sister
(b) Paris
(c) Philip
(d) Mollie

13. What happens when Philip grabs Mollie in a fit of anger?
(a) Mollie screams
(b) Mollie falls down
(c) He tears her dress
(d) John enters the scene

14. What is the best description for the relationship between Mollie and Philip?
(a) Volatile
(b) Strong
(c) Happy
(d) Loving

15. After John's proposal to Mollie, which character enters the home?
(a) Philip
(b) Paris
(c) Sister
(d) Mother Lovejoy

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John tell Paris is the one thing that kills a person's pride?

2. What does Philip believe his artistic brilliance to be?

3. What did Mollie and Philip do the day they met?

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

5. How does Mollie react to the sudden and unexpected presence of Philip?

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