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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "Do people demand a really just system? Well, we'll arrange it so that they'll be satisfied with one that's a little less unjust?"
(a) The Reporter.
(b) The Superintendent.
(c) The Maniac.
(d) The Constable.

2. What does Bertozzo admit it seems the "real bomb" was probably made by?
(a) Military professionals.
(b) Scientists.
(c) Laymen.
(d) Railroad workers.

3. 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 Constable.
(c) The Maniac.
(d) Bertozzo.

4. What happens when Sports Jacket shakes the Maniac's hand after explaining the bomb scenario?
(a) It shatters.
(b) It comes off.
(c) It melts.
(d) He breaks it.

5. Where does Act 2 take place?
(a) The lobby.
(b) The second floor office.
(c) The courtyard.
(d) The fourth floor office.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the reporter have to turn in her article?

2. Who, according to the reporter, did the Roman judge hold mainly responsible for organizing and fomenting the attack?

3. Who says, "Tell me how you put together a bomb and I'll tell you who you are?"

4. What instinctive gesture did the Anarchist not do when falling to his death?

5. What does the journalist ask if she may use during the interview?

Short Essay Questions

1. What documentation does the journalist present regarding recent bombings?

2. What does the journalist say about the Anarchist's death being an accident? What is she implying?

3. What does the journalist ask Bertozzo about the bomb when he enters? What is his reply?

4. What does Bertozzo do in the climax of the play in Act 2? How does he regain control of the room?

5. What do the Superintendent and Sports Jacket do regarding Bertozzo's protestations regarding the Maniac?

6. What does the Maniac joke about regarding the "laughter" in the interrogation with the Anarchist?

7. What is the Maniac's reaction to the explanations behind the Anarchist's jump?

8. What does Bertozzo slip out regarding the bomb to the journalist? What do the others do?

9. What is implied with the Maniac's joke regarding the "laughter" in the interrogation?

10. How does the Maniac respond to the Superintendent's excuse about the window? What is the Superintendent's concern in this exchange?

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