1. What is the first major task the Old Man assigns to the Student?
(a) Attending the symphony.
(b) Attending a circus performance.
(c) Attending the opera.
(d) Attending the coronation.

2. What is the Student's response when the Old Man asks him if he is wealthy?
(a) He says that he lives near the poverty line.
(b) He says he is the exact opposite.
(c) He says that he is moderately wealthy.
(d) He says that he is enormously wealthy.

3. The Student tells the Girl that taking what action for "too long" is bound to create a substance like "stagnant water" (40)?
(a) Remaining silent.
(b) Hiding sin.
(c) Pursuing unrequited love.
(d) Lying.

4. The Student asks the Milkmaid to dip what object into the water before washing his eyes with it?
(a) His jacket.
(b) A washcloth.
(c) A napkin.
(d) A handkerchief.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the Student reveals that he has heard the Old Man's name before, the Old Man says he supposes that his name had been mentioned "with a certain" (5) what?

2. What does the Milkmaid do with her cap while she washes her hands and fixes her hair?

3. What beverage is said to always be drunk at the supper discussed in Act II?

4. The letters on the Cook's soy bottle are described by the Girl as looking like what objects?

5. The Dead Man had held what position in life, according to the Old Man?

(see the answer key)

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