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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 item does the Milkmaid use to look at her reflection as she is fixing her hair?
(a) A metal bench.
(b) A window.
(c) The water in the fountain.
(d) A mirror.

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

3. In the central foreground of Act I is a green object of what type?
(a) A chair.
(b) A bench.
(c) A stool.
(d) A fire hydrant.

4. 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?
(a) Peace.
(b) Aversion.
(c) Pride.
(d) Gratitude.

5. The Old Man tells the Student that "All help is" (5) what?
(a) Charity.
(b) Humiliating.
(c) Warranted.
(d) Harmful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is revealed to be the Old Man's surname?

3. When the Student appears for the first time, he walks directly up to what object?

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

5. How does the Milkmaid respond to the student's request that she "bathe [his] eyes" (3)?

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