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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. What does the mother tell her son she wishes he was in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) A child.
(b) A father.
(c) A woman.
(d) A mother.

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

3. What does the neighbor say the children are worn out from at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Planting vegetables.
(c) Taking water out to the harvesters.
(d) Playing all day.

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

5. What does the mother say she wishes to do with her granddaughters?
(a) Do housework.
(b) Play in the garden.
(c) Embroider and make lace.
(d) Cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the family name of the men who kill the mother's husband and son?

2. What does the neighbor tell the mother to keep her mouth shut about?

3. Who is the author of the play?

4. What area does the mother tell her son to tend to because he has neglected it?

5. When describing a man coming home dead, what item does the mother mention is placed across his breast?

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