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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Act 1, Scene 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lavinia tell Peter she hates in the first scene of the play?
(a) War.
(b) Love.
(c) Arguing.
(d) Flowers.

2. What does Captain Brant tell Lavinia happens to his father?
(a) Dies in battle.
(b) Dies in a duel.
(c) Dies of a broken heart.
(d) Commits suicide.

3. How old is Captain Brant?
(a) 25.
(b) 29.
(c) 44.
(d) 36.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Louisa Ames' cousin?

2. Who does David Mannon marry?

3. Who does Christine compare the Mannon house to?

4. Who is Hazel hoping Lavinia hears from in the first act of the play?

5. Lavinia tells Seth in the first scene that Captain Brant is coming to the house that night to ___________.

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