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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the mother talking about when she says "my mouth fills with mud"?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her son's fiancee.
(c) The neighbor.
(d) The Felix family.

2. What does the mother say to her son just before he leaves her house in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) See you soon.
(b) I love you.
(c) Peace be with you.
(d) Go with God.

3. What does the neighbor tell the mother to keep her mouth shut about?
(a) The boy whose arms were cut off.
(b) That her son's fiancée once dated a member of the Felix family.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her family that has died.

4. What flower does the mother say her husband smells like?
(a) Rose.
(b) Carnation.
(c) Violet.
(d) Daisy.

5. What is the neighbor wearing on her head when she comes to visit the mother?
(a) A hat.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A wreath.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the play?

2. What does the mother say she wishes to do with her granddaughters?

3. Who is described as "Beautiful, A glow in her face..."?

4. What reason does the mother give for a dish of salt being included in a coffin?

5. Which weapon does the mother not mention in her rant?

(see the answer key)

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