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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act I Scene 2, Peter wants Tom to agree to do what to the Council rather than provide them with the damaging report?
(a) Not show up for his meeting.
(b) Make recommendations for improvements.
(c) Treat the incoming water.
(d) Tell them everything is fine.

2. How many pages is the report?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

3. In Act II Scene 1, Billing finishes reading the report which he declares to be what?
(a) Devastating.
(b) Enlightening.
(c) Revealing.
(d) Inaccurate.

4. What word means that kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense?
(a) Dilute.
(b) Suppress.
(c) Contain.
(d) Moderate.

5. In Act I Scene 1, the mayor boasts that new medicinal bath center will be as popular as those where?
(a) Carlsbad.
(b) Springville.
(c) Mammoth.
(d) Iceland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word means thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms?

2. What does Catherine wonder about the people outside in the beginning of Act II Scene 2?

3. In Act I Scene 2, Peter accuses Tom of _______ the situation.

4. What aspect of a water system overhaul does Peter accuse Tom of overlooking in Act I Scene 2?

5. In Act II Scene 1, Peter supplies the most "practical" solution, which is what?

(see the answer key)

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