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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the "overwhelming proof" they want to get rid of the Superintendent and Sports Jacket, according to the Maniac in Act 2, Scene 2, Part 2?
(a) He made it up.
(b) From the Pope.
(c) In his office.
(d) In his papers.

2. What does the Maniac say that the judge's name is who is coming?
(a) Roberto Lombarti.
(b) Antonio Romaldi.
(c) Antonio A. Antonio.
(d) Ignatius Guisseppe.

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

4. On what floor of the building does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?
(a) First.
(b) Third.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Second.

5. What time does the Superintendent say they "set the trick" with the anarchist?
(a) 12:00 a.m.
(b) 7:00 p.m.
(c) 11:00 p.m.
(d) 8:00 p.m.

6. What is the Maniac being charged with in Act 1?
(a) Impersonating a psychiatrist.
(b) Impersonating a policeman.
(c) Bombing a bank.
(d) Impersonating a veterenarian.

7. What is the Maniac excited about that he's going to do after hanging up the phone?
(a) Find the Anarchist.
(b) Impersonate Bertozzo.
(c) Free the prisoners.
(d) Impersonate the judge.

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

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

10. What does the Maniac say he'd never like to be?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A judge.
(c) A mailman.
(d) A lawyer.

11. What does the Maniac suggest to the Superintendent regarding Sports Jacket in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He should see a psychiatrist.
(b) He should be investigated by higher-ups.
(c) He should be promoted.
(d) He should be fired.

12. What is the file cabinet filled with that the Maniac examines in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Birth certificates.
(b) Death certificates.
(c) Marriage licenses.
(d) Citations.

13. What does the Maniac tear up when he returns to the office?
(a) The Anarchist Report.
(b) His criminal record.
(c) His prescriptions.
(d) His release papers.

14. What had the Anarchist been accused of bombing?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A bank.
(d) A school.

15. Which character says, "Yeah, they sure do look . . . excuse the expression . . . a little up shit creek, as they say?"
(a) The Superintendent.
(b) The Maniac.
(c) Sports Jacket.
(d) The Constable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Superintendent and Sports Jacket ask of the Maniac in Act 1, Scene 2 once they've been told they'll be prosecuted?

2. What does the Maniac say is the sentence for "provocation and violence resulting in harm to a defenseless and disabled individual incapable of acting responsibility for his or her own actions?"

3. What happens to Bertozzo at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

4. "The anarchist did not seem affected by the accusation, but smiled in disbelief." Who made this statement?

5. What does the Maniac take from by the door as he exits the office in Act 1, Scene 1?

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