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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the first man do in an attempt to fend off his feelings about being caught?
(a) He argues with the Cardinal.
(b) He overcompensates with his behavior toward the Cardinal, kneeling to kiss his ring and addressing him in the third person to keep the situation and conversation impersonal.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He begs the Cardinal to leave him alone.

2. How does the man react at having been discovered cooing to the caged birds?
(a) Flustered and a bit embarrassed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Not surprised.

3. How does the play open?
(a) In a mansion.
(b) In Miss Alice's garden.
(c) In the garden of a Cardinal of the Catholic Church.
(d) In a Catholic Church.

4. What does the first man insinuate about the second man?
(a) The inappropriate relationship between the lawyer and Miss Alice.
(b) An inappropriate relationship between the Cardinal and his assistant.
(c) The inappropriate relationship between Miss Alice and the assistant.
(d) The inappropriate relationship between the Cardinal and Miss Alice.

5. How does the scene end?
(a) The lawyer, Cardinal, and Miss Alice plot.
(b) The lawyer goes back to talking to the birds.
(c) Miss Alice asks the birds to help her deal with the plans she has in mind.
(d) As the Cardinal coos to the birds, asking if they are able to comfort each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What species of bird is in the birdcage?

2. What happens to the conversation.

3. Why is it appropriate?

4. What does the first man not leave without?

5. What is said about the appropriateness of the two cardinals?

(see the answer key)

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