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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the documents the person on the phone requests from the Maniac?
(a) The judicial transcripts and the order to file away investigation of anarchist's death.
(b) The court appearance records and death certificate.
(c) The judicial transcripts and the death certificate.
(d) The court appearance transcript and the order for arrest.

2. What does the Maniac make sounds of in the background while on the phone?
(a) Someone at the door.
(b) Laughter.
(c) A siren.
(d) Screaming.

3. In what city does the play take place?
(a) Rome.
(b) Milan.
(c) Sicily.
(d) New York.

4. How long does the Maniac profess to having studied Law?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Three months.
(d) Nine years.

5. What happens to Bertozzo at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He trips and falls.
(b) He gets punched.
(c) He trips on the phone cord.
(d) He falls out the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Maniac tear up when he returns to the office?

2. What does the Maniac threaten to do to the Inspector?

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

4. In whose office does the play open?

5. Where is the call coming from which the Maniac answers?

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