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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lesson.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mr. Martin originally from in The Bald Soprano?
(a) Manchester.
(b) Westchester.
(c) Wales.
(d) London.

2. What time does Mrs. Smith say it is when she first speaks to her husband in The Bald Soprano?
(a) Twelve o'clock.
(b) Eleven o'clock.
(c) Nine o'clock.
(d) Seven o'clock.

3. What story does the fire chief tell after Mrs. Smith breaks down sobbing in The Bald Soprano?
(a) "The Smiths."
(b) "The Fire Chief."
(c) "The Headcold."
(d) "The Dog and the Cow."

4. The pupil asks the Professor, "are all the roots of words ____?"
(a) Annunciated.
(b) Short.
(c) Square.
(d) Latin.

5. Who is darning socks in the opening scene of The Bald Soprano?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) Mrs. Warren.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the setting for The Lesson?

2. When did Mr. Martin leave his hometown in The Bald Soprano?

3. What are the following languages, according to the professor? Spanish, Latin, Italian, French, Portuguese, etc.

4. When leading her to say "autumn," what does the professor say it begins like?

5. The professor states in The Lesson, "It takes years and years to learn to _____. Thanks to science, we can achieve this in a few minutes."

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