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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does John offer Mollie that Phillip cannot?
(a) Security
(b) Volatility
(c) Passion
(d) Adventure

3. What does John's profession symbolize to Mollie?
(a) The rebuilding of a new life
(b) Safety and security
(c) The height of certain dreams
(d) Strength of character

4. What is John's profession?
(a) Architect
(b) Teacher
(c) Banker
(d) Businessman

5. What did it take for Mollie to fall in love with Philip?
(a) One kiss
(b) A touch of the hand
(c) A long courtship process
(d) A marriage proposal

6. When do John and Philip first meet?
(a) When Philip first arrives
(b) At breakfast
(c) At dinnertime
(d) They do not meet

7. What is slowly happening to Philip's family as he continues to display anger and engage in violent outbursts?
(a) They are becoming weary
(b) They are becoming strong
(c) They are becoming more forgiving
(d) They are becoming fitful

8. What does John confess his ex-wife did that destroyed their marriage and John's faith in marriage?
(a) She was abusive
(b) She did not want children
(c) She was unfaithful
(d) She paid more attention to his friends than to him

9. What does John think Philip has done to Mollie to keep her in love with him?
(a) Paid her
(b) Scared her
(c) Cast a spell on her
(d) Threatened her with violence

10. In the beginning of Act 2, what activity has Philip resumed?
(a) Complaining
(b) Writing
(c) Drinking
(d) Arguing

11. What do Mother Lovejoy and Sister continue to do to Mollie now that Philip is back?
(a) Attempt to sway Mollie into dating again someone new
(b) Attempt to sway Mollie to convince Philip to quiting writing
(c) Attempt to sway Mollie into re-marrying Philip
(d) Attempt to sway Mollie into marrying John

12. How is Mollie mentally affected by Philip's emotional outbursts?
(a) She is paralyzed in fear
(b) She becomes passive aggressive
(c) She slides into a depression
(d) She becomes indifferent to emotions

13. What quality does Philip display as equally as his madness?
(a) His sensitivity
(b) His kindness
(c) His compassion
(d) His genius

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do most of Philip's family members tend to forgive him, even though he is a violent and volatile man?

2. What needs to be reconciled in order for John and Mollie to begin building a new life for the two of them?

3. Who is Mollie comforting at the beginning of the play?

4. What does Mollie tell Philip she intends to do that will affect her relationship with him?

5. How does Molly respond to John's desire to commit to her?

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