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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. What does Bennett think are the odds against Lenin prevailing in Russia?
(a) 1,000 to 1.
(b) 1 billion to 1.
(c) 10,000 to 1.
(d) 1 million to 1.

2. What art movement is born our of the Meierei Bar in Zurich?
(a) Cubism.
(b) Dada.
(c) Abstract Expressionism.
(d) Surrealism.

3. To what object does Carr liken the First World War as he describes Switzerland at the end of his monologue?
(a) A hurricane.
(b) A wheel.
(c) A scale.
(d) A bull.

4. How many times does Joyce instruct Gwen to repeat his dictation in the text?
(a) Twice.
(b) 5 times.
(c) 10 times.
(d) 3 times.

5. As what does Carr theorize that Tzara is trying to pass?
(a) A spy.
(b) An artist.
(c) A duke.
(d) An actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Carr when he heard about the offset of the First World War?

2. From what object is Tzara drawing slips of paper in the beginning of the play?

3. What does the British government request of Carr int his section?

4. To which "misfortune" does Carr refer in this section, regarding Tristan Tzara (14)?

5. What sound effect does Stoppard recommend to accompany time slips in the play?

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