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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In whose office does the play open?
(a) The Coroner's.
(b) Bertozzo's.
(c) The Superintendent's.
(d) The Maniac's.

2. Who says, "They almost went along with it; they were desperate. The smallest pretext is sufficient when one is desperate?"
(a) The Maniac.
(b) Sports Jacket.
(c) The Constable.
(d) The Superintendent.

3. What does the Maniac ask the Superintendent if he hadn't had as a kid?
(a) Bombs.
(b) Toy trains.
(c) Model ships.
(d) Teddy bears.

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

5. Who says, "These characters have the power to save or destroy however and whenever they will: they toss out certain life sentences just the way someone might say, 'maybe it will rain tomorrow'?"
(a) The Maniac.
(b) The Journalist.
(c) The Inspector.
(d) The Commissioner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Maniac demand be brought into the office with him and Sports Jacket in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What did the Anarchist ask for after the Superintendent told him his friend confessed?

3. Where does the Superintendent claim he and Sports Jacket were when the Anarchist jumped out the window?

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

5. Why does the Maniac say he hasn't removed his hat when speaking to Sports Jacket in Act 1, Scene 2?

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