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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the first thing learned about the protagonist in the play being performed?
(a) He is the play's hero.
(b) He comes from a broken home.
(c) He is a pirate.
(d) He is married to one woman and engaged to another.

3. What kind of accent does Guy use to practice his only line as his initial character?
(a) Irish.
(b) British.
(c) Italian.
(d) Scottish.

4. What did Jarvis say he was forced to do when he didn't practice his craft?
(a) Eat a pile of sawdust.
(b) Find a new job.
(c) Take a lesser role.
(d) Buy a round of drinks for his co-workers.

5. After Guy's audition, the cast members agree that Guy should play what character?
(a) MacHeath.
(b) Beckett.
(c) Matt the Mint.
(d) Crook Finger'd Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Dafydd's children do when he has been away too long?

2. When Guy is left alone on the stage in Act 1, Scene 5, what does he do?

3. How is Bridget introduced in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Who gets into a physical confrontation in the bar?

5. What does the ringing of the bell in the bar signify?

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