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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Maniac tell Sports Jacket he once knew who massaged himself in such a way?
(a) A bishop.
(b) A convict.
(c) A mailman.
(d) A policeman.

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

3. When does the reporter have to turn in her article?
(a) Next week.
(b) In three days.
(c) In two days.
(d) This evening.

4. According to the testimony, "The railroad worker calmed down and stated that he and the ex-dancer were __________."
(a) "Not on good terms."
(b) "Lying to be alibis."
(c) "On good terms."
(d) "Collaborators."

5. Who says, "All right, all right, don't pull those long faces. Cheer up! I promise that from this moment on I won't poke fun at you anymore. The proceedings will be absolutely serious?"
(a) The Maniac.
(b) Sports Jacket.
(c) The Constable.
(d) The Superintendent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who remarks to the reporter, "Oh, we often call for stretchers, just in case, because you never know . . . and sometimes we hit it at just the right minute, as you see?"

2. What is Bertozzo late for after speaking with the Maniac?

3. What took place previously in the room that Act 1, Scene 2 is set in?

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

5. The Maniac tells the Superintendent and Sports Jacket that they have to provide irrefutable arguments proving what happened during those four hours?

(see the answer key)

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