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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Maniac laugh that he would love to see caught up in the Anarchist scandal?
(a) The Prime Minister.
(b) The Pope.
(c) The Head Commissioner.
(d) Bertozzo.

2. What had the Anarchist been "seized by" leading to his death?
(a) A disease.
(b) A fever.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A raptus.

3. What does the report say which disputes the statement that the officer grabbed the Anarchist as he fell?
(a) He was wearing both shoes.
(b) He fell backwards.
(c) His glasses were broken.
(d) His tie was undone.

4. What does the Superintendent yell at Sports Jacket for upon his entrance?
(a) Ordering him and calling the Judge.
(b) Complaining about wanting a raise.
(c) Ordering him and punching Bertozzo.
(d) Filing court orders without permission.

5. Who says, regarding the journalist, "Don't you understand yet that I'm in the same boat with you guys? People like her you have to try to get on your side, not against you?"
(a) The Superintendent.
(b) The Maniac.
(c) Bertozzo.
(d) The Constable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "They almost went along with it; they were desperate. The smallest pretext is sufficient when one is desperate?"

2. According to the Maniac, when a judge is reaching the prime of his career, what are others his age doing?

3. What does the Maniac do into the phone and pretend it's Bertozzo?

4. What is the Maniac excited about that he's going to do after hanging up the phone?

5. What name does the Maniac claim is his while on the phone in Act 1, Scene 1?

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