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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Garth confess to Miriamne at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He would rather die than go back to prison.
(b) He is ready to leave town.
(c) He was an accessory to murder during a robbery.
(d) He is afraid of Trock.

2. What are the two girls in Act 1, Scene 3 discussing as they pass the Tramp?
(a) A marriage proposal.
(b) The cost of apples.
(c) The murder trial.
(d) Lucia's music.

3. Who is Judge Gaunt?
(a) The judge at Romagna's trial.
(b) Garth's upstairs neighbor.
(c) The judge who sent Garth to jail.
(d) The judge who sentenced Trock to prison.

4. Whom does the Radical accuse of capitalist oppression?
(a) Mio.
(b) Esdras.
(c) The Policeman.
(d) Judge Gaunt.

5. In Act 1, Scene 3, who is looking for the two girls from the beginning of the scene?
(a) Herman.
(b) Trock.
(c) Garth.
(d) Mio.

6. Where does Lucia imagine Trock was raised?
(a) By wolves.
(b) In a cellar.
(c) In the city.
(d) In a barn.

7. Act 1, Scene 1, what revelation does Trock give Shadow about his personal life?
(a) He has given up.
(b) He is dying.
(c) He is in love.
(d) He is completely broke.

8. Which character's nosiness is annoying both Trock and Garth?
(a) A university professor.
(b) Shadow.
(c) Esdras.
(d) Miriamne.

9. In Act 1, Scene 1, where are the Two Young Men?
(a) Leaning against the struts of the bridge.
(b) On the roof of the tenement.
(c) On top of the bridge.
(d) Behind the apartment.

10. What belief does Trock have about the local authorities?
(a) Only those who can be bribed can be trusted.
(b) They want him back in prison.
(c) They are all liars.
(d) He no longer cares about authority.

11. What does Trock tell the Two Young Men to do in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Watch his car.
(b) Follow him.
(c) Follow Shadow.
(d) Take a walk.

12. In Act 1, Scene 2, to what does Garth attribute his father's fears?
(a) The cost of repairs.
(b) Miriamne's absence.
(c) The weather.
(d) The bill collector.

13. What opinion does Trock have about Shadow?
(a) Shadow is like a brother.
(b) Shadow is annoying, but necessary.
(c) Shadow doesn't take life seriously enough.
(d) Shadow is losing his mind.

14. Who murdered a man during a robbery?
(a) Garth.
(b) Trock.
(c) Esdras.
(d) Shadow.

15. What has reportedly happened to Judge Gaunt?
(a) He is out for revenge.
(b) He has lost his mind.
(c) He has been caught stealing.
(d) He has been accused of tampering with the jury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Lucia play?

2. What type of language is used in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What does Lucia tell Piny to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What is Garth inspecting when Miriamne arrives?

5. In Act 1, Scene 3, who ends up angering the Policeman?

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