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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 5 Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Irma and the General discuss at the beginning of Scene 3?
(a) If he will be moving back into the whorehouse.
(b) Why is has not joined the rebellion.
(c) Whether or not he still loves her.
(d) The risks he took to get there and the dangers caused by the revolution.

2. Who comes in with the General's clothing?
(a) Chantal.
(b) A Girl in a black corset.
(c) Irma.
(d) Carmen.

3. How is Irma a thoughtful person, according to Carmen?
(a) She treats Carmen well.
(b) She cares about the rebels.
(c) For providing such an important service for such lonely people.
(d) She is always thinking about the prostitute's well-being.

4. What does the Judge ask the Prisoner, in a different voice?
(a) Her name.
(b) Where she is from.
(c) If she wants to leave.
(d) If she is new.

5. What is the Bishop doing in the beginning of Scene 1?
(a) Saying a homily.
(b) Quoting scripture.
(c) Praying for the needy.
(d) Declaiming his philosophy of faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Irma worry about a prostitute's behavior?

2. What does the Bishop repeatedly insist that the Young Woman do?

3. What type of reputation does The Balcony have?

4. What does the General insist, after Irma leaves and the Executioner comes looking for her?

5. To whom does the Bishop question about the how and why of his becoming a bishop?

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