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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the lullaby sung by Leonardo's wife and mother-in-law begin?
(a) Be quiet sweet one.
(b) Sleep little baby.
(c) Sweet dreams little one.
(d) Hush, baby, hush.

2. What does the bride's father claim wouldn't grow on his land at one time, but now does?
(a) Anise.
(b) Trees.
(c) Alfalfa.
(d) Lillies.

3. What item does Leonardo tell his wife he has been weighing while he is away with his horse?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Corn.
(c) Wood.
(d) Hay.

4. Who tells Leonardo's wife that he has been riding his horse to the edge of the plain?
(a) The bride.
(b) The young girl.
(c) The blacksmith.
(d) The woman who gathers capers.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the servant bring on the platters to serve to the mother, son and father?

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

3. What does the mother's neighbor say is responsible for cutting off a young neighborhood boy's arms?

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

5. What does the mother offer to give her son's fiancée?

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