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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the troupe performing the play?
(a) Petaluma Amateur Light Opera Society.
(b) Pennsylvania Amateur Light Opera Society.
(c) Petalon Arabian Light Opera Society.
(d) Pendon Amateur Light Opera Society.

2. Who has dropped out of the production, enabling Guy to be promoted once again?
(a) Jarvis.
(b) Tom.
(c) Ian.
(d) Guy.

3. What does Guy do while waiting for the director to arrive?
(a) Plays the piano and tries to sing.
(b) Sits quietly and stares forlornly at the piano.
(c) Plays the piano and belts out the chorus.
(d) Plays the piano and hums the tune.

4. What was the fate of the play's main character as explained in the beginning of the book?
(a) He was raised as a pirate's first mate.
(b) She was abused as a child and became an abuser herself.
(c) She was sent to an orphanage but worked her way up.
(d) He was condemned to death and later reprieved.

5. What is Guy's response when Hannah asks him if he has found a pair of Dafydd's missing underwear?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He asks Hannah what they look like.
(c) He denies having seen them.
(d) He admits that he is probably wearing them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After someone drops out of the production, what role does Dafydd ask Guy to accept?

3. What does Ian invite Guy to do on Friday night?

4. What is Rebecca's complaint after Dafydd's outburst at Ted?

5. What do Enid and Hannah do in response to Dafydd's actions when he loses his temper completely in Act 1, Scene 5?

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