1. What does the Maniac make sounds of in the background while on the phone?
(a) A siren.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Someone at the door.
(d) Screaming.

2. What does the Maniac tell the person on the phone that Bertozzo is doing?
(a) Crying.
(b) Laughing at him.
(c) Leaving.
(d) Firing him.

3. What does the Maniac say that the superior council has?
(a) Thieves.
(b) Murderers.
(c) Informers.
(d) Corrupt officers.

4. What was the Anarchist's occupation?
(a) Architect.
(b) Professor.
(c) Physician.
(d) Railway worker.

5. What profession is, to the Maniac, the most noble?
(a) Doctor's.
(b) Judge's.
(c) Teacher's.
(d) Nurse's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Maniac say is the sentence for "provocation and violence resulting in harm to a defenseless and disabled individual incapable of acting responsibility for his or her own actions?"

2. How many citizens were killed in the bombing by the accused Anarchist?

3. In what city does the play take place?

4. How many times has the Maniac been convicted?

5. What does the Maniac return for in Act 1, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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