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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. The Student tells the Old Man that he is studying what subject?
(a) Politics.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Languages.
(d) Philosophy.

2. The Old Man tells the Student that the "most conspicuous thing" (9) about the Dead Man had been what element?
(a) Depravity.
(b) Deceit.
(c) Vanity.
(d) Courage.

3. The Old Man tells the Student that after the performance, he must make his way to what location?
(a) The opera house.
(b) The consulate.
(c) The Hyacinth Room.
(d) The Round Room.

4. When the Student first asks Johansson what the Old Man is "after," (14) what is the Student's initial guess?
(a) Money.
(b) Power.
(c) Love.
(d) Adoration.

5. In what way is the Girl said to thank the person who returns her piece of jewelry after she drops it?
(a) Graciously.
(b) Stiffly.
(c) Angrily.
(d) Flirtatiously.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the week does the play's narrative begin?

2. To what god does Johansson compare the Old Man when discussing the Old Man's demeanor within the town?

3. The Old Man tells the student, "Serve me and you shall be a lord of" (11) what?

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

5. To whom does the Girl say a few words before going into the house?

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