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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Act 2,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ezra Mannon is dressed like a __________ in the portrait that hangs in his study.
(a) A Greek god.
(b) A sailor.
(c) A judge.
(d) A soldier.

2. Lavinia tells Peter she can't marry him because _________ needs her.
(a) Orin.
(b) Seth.
(c) Ezra.
(d) Christine.

3. What is Amos Ames' trade?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Sailor.

4. Lavinia tells Seth in the first scene that Captain Brant is coming to the house that night to ___________.
(a) Meet her mother.
(b) Drink with Seth.
(c) Court her.
(d) Borrow her father's maps.

5. Christine tells Lavinia she believes the war is over when she hears what?
(a) News from the corner.
(b) Gun salute from the fort.
(c) Her husband's voice.
(d) Lincoln's address.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Captain Brant?

2. Which of the following Greek dramas is NOT source material for Mourning Becomes Electra?

3. Who does Peter hear rumors about Lavinia falling in love with?

4. Peter thinks Captain Brant looks more like a ___________ than a ship captain.

5. Who does Christine compare the Mannon house to?

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