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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 24-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The stage direction states that the Old Man should look at the Student with what sort of expression when the Student mentions the Milkmaid?
(a) Horror.
(b) Fascination.
(c) Regret.
(d) Elation.

2. The Dead Man had held what position in life, according to the Old Man?
(a) Prosecutor.
(b) Magistrate.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Consul.

3. The Old Man tells the Colonel, "You are not a" (26) what?
(a) Nobleman.
(b) Charlatan.
(c) Christian.
(d) Gentleman.

4. What surface is said to be the only reflective surface used by the Lady in Black?
(a) The brass fixtures.
(b) The shattered looking-glass.
(c) The window.
(d) The water.

5. The Old Man asks the Student whether he is related to a man named Mr. Arkenholtz, who works in what capacity?
(a) As a farmer.
(b) As a professor.
(c) As a butcher.
(d) As a merchant.

Short Answer Questions

1. The old man says that he had been engaged to the lady in black how many years before the narrative present?

2. Who suggests that the guests at the ghost supper be served tea?

3. To whom is the Mummy married in the narrative present?

4. What does the Old Man want the Colonel to do with his own "devoted servant" (25)?

5. Which character is revealed to have paid all of the Colonel's outstanding debts?

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