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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. 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) Gratitude.
(c) Pride.
(d) Aversion.

2. 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 handkerchief.
(d) A napkin.

3. The Student remarks that what activity has "become one of the fine arts these days" (4)?
(a) Slandering other people.
(b) Emulating other people.
(c) Persuading other people.
(d) Robbing other people.

4. What color is the Milkmaid's cap?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Milkmaid carries the milk in baskets made of what material?

2. What does the Old Man offer to the Student, which the Student promptly accepts?

3. Which character is the Old Man clearly unable to see within Act I?

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

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

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