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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Pages 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical aid does the Old Man use to help him get around?
(a) A wheelchair.
(b) A walker.
(c) Roller skates.
(d) A cane.

2. How does the Milkmaid respond to the student's request that she "bathe [his] eyes" (3)?
(a) She refuses his request.
(b) She does not answer him at all.
(c) She does as he requests and accepts his offer of money.
(d) She does as he requests and refuses his offer of money.

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

4. The Student asks the Milkmaid if he might borrow which object?
(a) A cup.
(b) A match.
(c) A stick of butter.
(d) A pencil.

5. Which character is the Old Man clearly unable to see within Act I?
(a) The Milkmaid.
(b) The Student.
(c) The Girl.
(d) The Caretaker's Wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Student's response when the Old Man asks him if he is wealthy?

2. How does the Student respond when the Old Man asks if he is "a gambler" (7)?

3. Act I of The Ghost Sonata begins just outside of what type of structure?

4. The Old Man asks the Student to reserve seats for what type of performance?

5. At what time of day does the play open?

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