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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Leonardo tell his wife he has been replacing his horse's shoes?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 2 months.

2. How many years does the mother say it has been since she has left her home?
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

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

4. Finish the line from the lullaby: "With a branch of dreams, and a dream of ____".
(a) Water.
(b) Love.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Branches.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sees the horse "in a lather"?

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

3. What is the mother describing in the following text: "They let them eat there, and smoke, and make music if they want to!"?

4. Where is the son going when he asks his mother for a knife?

5. What is the neighbor wearing on her head when she comes to visit the mother?

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