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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 stage direction states that the Old Man should look at the Student with what sort of expression when the Student mentions the Milkmaid?
(a) Fascination.
(b) Elation.
(c) Regret.
(d) Horror.

2. Act I of The Ghost Sonata begins just outside of what type of structure?
(a) A house.
(b) A library.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A brothel.

3. To whom does the Girl say a few words before going into the house?
(a) The Old Man.
(b) The Caretaker's Wife.
(c) The Student.
(d) The Mummy.

4. What is revealed to be the Old Man's surname?
(a) Hummel.
(b) Halstrom.
(c) Hanger.
(d) Heinrich.

5. Who tells the Student that his picture is already in the paper in association with his heroism the night before?
(a) The Milkmaid.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) The Caretaker's Wife.
(d) The Mummy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What physical aid does the Old Man use to help him get around?

3. The Old Man tells the Student that "All help is" (5) what?

4. How old is the Lady in Black, according to the Old Man?

5. The old man says that he had been engaged to the lady in black how many years before the narrative present?

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