1. What does the Maniac practice after his phone call in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A stutter.
(b) An Irish accent.
(c) A Jewish accent.
(d) A walk.

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

3. Who does the Superintendent initially mistake the Maniac for?
(a) A reporter.
(b) A spy.
(c) A policeman.
(d) An anarchist.

4. From where does the Maniac's card say he's a former professor?
(a) University of Sicily.
(b) University of Indianapolis.
(c) University of Padova.
(d) University of Quinoa.

5. How many times has the Maniac been arrested (including this time)?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Three.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "These characters have the power to save or destroy however and whenever they will: they toss out certain life sentences just the way someone might say, 'maybe it will rain tomorrow'?"

2. What does the illness the Maniac suffers from cause him to do compulsively?

3. What does the Maniac say that the judge's name is who is coming?

4. What is unique about the actors with whom the Maniac performs?

5. What does the Maniac instruct the Superintendent to do as he examines the documents?

(see the answer key)

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