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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Laudisi suggest the wife doesn't go outdoors in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) She's in love.
(b) She hates the town.
(c) She's sick.
(d) She's a hypochondriac.

2. Who has Agazzi run to in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The Priest.
(b) The Mayor.
(c) Signor Sirelli.
(d) The Governor.

3. What do they let up and down on ropes at the Ponza's house?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Bayonets.
(c) Crates.
(d) Baskets.

4. In whose house does Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 take place?
(a) Agazzi.
(b) Ponza.
(c) Nenni.
(d) Laudisi.

5. Who did not receive Amalia and Dina when they paid a visit?
(a) Signora Frola.
(b) Signora Ponza.
(c) Signora Cini.
(d) Signora Agazzi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "We come here as to the fountain, two poor women athirst for news?"

2. Who does Signor Sirelli say Ponza keeps under lock and key?

3. What happens when the mother-in-law pulls the rope?

4. What did Ponza stand there waiting for Amalia to do, according to them in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What destroyed the village Ponza comes from?

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