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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does the Girl drop out of the window in Act I?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) An earring.
(d) A ring.

2. Bengtsson says that the "lady of the house" (18) sits in what location all day?
(a) The balcony.
(b) The cupboard.
(c) The rocking chair.
(d) The chaise lounge.

3. Which character in Act II discovers that the Girl is ill with an unknown malady?
(a) Johansson.
(b) Bengtsson.
(c) The Old Man.
(d) The Student.

4. The Old Man asks the Student to reserve seats for what type of performance?
(a) A play.
(b) An opera.
(c) A ballet.
(d) A movie.

5. To which literary character does Johansson allude when he tells the Student about the Old Man's past romantic life?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Prince Valiant.
(c) Casanova.
(d) Don Juan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Dead Man wearing when he emerges from the house?

2. The Student tells the Old Man that he is studying what subject?

3. Whose biological daughter is the Girl?

4. Who hoists "the flag to half-mast" (12) in honor of the Dead Man?

5. When the Student appears for the first time, he walks directly up to what object?

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