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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Guy say his wife is?
(a) California.
(b) Dead.
(c) Florida.
(d) At home.

2. What does Hannah say is the only thing in her house that doesn't fit into the family "theme"?
(a) Her.
(b) The family dog.
(c) The car.
(d) The family Bible.

3. What is the song about that the person sitting at the piano in the bar is singing?
(a) Wine and women.
(b) Remembrance.
(c) Happiness.
(d) War and sorrow.

4. What is said of Jarvis's age?
(a) His age is not mentioned.
(b) His age hangs on him like an old coat.
(c) He is in his fifties.
(d) He is in his forties.

5. Who is singing while sitting at the piano in the corner of the bar?
(a) Guy.
(b) Crispin.
(c) Mr. Ames.
(d) Bridget.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Guy drinking at the bar?

2. In the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, for whom is Guy looking?

3. After Guy's audition, who offers suggestions on how to improve the play?

4. Who reads the opening speech during the first rehearsal of The Beggar's Opera?

5. Why does Hannah say she can't go to bed?

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