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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Pages 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what object will the Dead Man gaze when he emerges from the house, according to the Old Man?
(a) The flag flying at half-mast.
(b) The lady in black.
(c) The hyacinth bush.
(d) The water fountain.

2. The Milkmaid carries the milk in baskets made of what material?
(a) Canvas.
(b) Gold.
(c) Wood.
(d) Wire.

3. What does the Old Man offer to the Student, which the Student promptly accepts?
(a) A wife.
(b) A job.
(c) An apology.
(d) A wager.

4. How does the Student respond when the Old Man asks if he is "a gambler" (7)?
(a) He says that he has never been a gambler.
(b) He says that he is a gambler and he rarely wins.
(c) He says that he is a gambler and that he always wins.
(d) He says that he used to be a gambler, but he had shown no aptitude for it.

5. How old is the Lady in Black, according to the Old Man?
(a) 88.
(b) 58.
(c) 90.
(d) 79.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Student asks the Milkmaid if he might borrow which object?

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

3. The student is urged to take the hand of the Old Man in order to detect what quality?

4. The Old Man tells the Student that after the performance, he must make his way to what location?

5. The Old Man tells the Student that he has no heirs except one son, whom he describes in what way?

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