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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does the Girl drop out of the window in Act I?
(a) An earring.
(b) A ring.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A necklace.

2. To what role is Bengtsson assigned during the ghost supper?
(a) Polishing silver.
(b) Taking coats.
(c) Announcing guests.
(d) Washing dishes.

3. The Old Man tells the Student that he has no heirs except one son, whom he describes in what way?
(a) Murderous.
(b) Traitorous.
(c) Good-for-nothing.
(d) Blasphemous.

4. The Student asks the Milkmaid if he might borrow which object?
(a) A cup.
(b) A stick of butter.
(c) A pencil.
(d) A match.

5. At what object will the Dead Man gaze when he emerges from the house, according to the Old Man?
(a) The lady in black.
(b) The water fountain.
(c) The flag flying at half-mast.
(d) The hyacinth bush.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Old Man announces in Act I that he thinks what kind of weather is imminent?

2. When Act II begins, in what location is the Colonel sitting as he writes?

3. The stage direction states that the Old Man should look at the Student with what sort of expression when the Student mentions the Milkmaid?

4. Bengtsson says that the statue in the Round Room is a depiction of which character's youth?

5. The Old Man accuses the Colonel of committing what transgression?

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