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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. Which of the following traits does NOT characterize the Old Man?
(a) Spectacles.
(b) White hair.
(c) A white beard.
(d) Baldness.

2. What does the Old Man offer to the Student, which the Student promptly accepts?
(a) A wager.
(b) A wife.
(c) A job.
(d) An apology.

3. The Student quips that he had entered the world during what type of "proceedings" (4)?
(a) Tax audit.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Homicide investigation.
(d) Bankruptcy.

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

5. The Old Man asks the Student to reserve seats for what type of performance?
(a) A movie.
(b) An opera.
(c) A play.
(d) A ballet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the Student that his picture is already in the paper in association with his heroism the night before?

2. The Student tells the Old Man that he is studying what subject?

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

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

5. The Student tells the Old Man that the Mr. Arkenholtz to whom he refers is which member of his family?

(see the answer key)

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