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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Irma speak about her business?
(a) With pride.
(b) With jealousy.
(c) With guilt.
(d) With sadness.

2. What type of reputation does The Balcony have?
(a) A mediocre reputation.
(b) A local reputation for providing for fantasies.
(c) A poor reputation.
(d) A worldwide reputation of excellence.

3. Why are these experiences important?
(a) They remain pure.
(b) They earn money for Irma.
(c) They provide a release for visitors.
(d) They are exciting.

4. What does the Executioner say about the rebels?
(a) They are retreating.
(b) They are in the right.
(c) They are cowards.
(d) They have advanced.

5. What does the Prisoner confess to the Judge?
(a) She is innocent.
(b) She is an actress.
(c) She is not a Prisoner.
(d) She is a thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Bishop repeatedly insist that the Young Woman do?

2. How are the lives of the real Bishop, Judge, and General different from those that become them as part of a fantasy?

3. Irma offers Carmen the opportunity to fulfill a man's fantasy by pretending to be what saint?

4. What is the Bishop doing in the beginning of Scene 1?

5. Who comes in with the General's clothing?

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