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

2. At what time of day does the play open?
(a) Evening.
(b) Morning.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Afternoon.

3. The Student tells the Old Man that he is studying what subject?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Languages.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Politics.

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. What aspect of the Student's persona causes the Old Man to ask if the young man knows a Mr. Arkenholtz?
(a) His expression.
(b) His speech.
(c) His sense of humor.
(d) His vulnerability.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the central foreground of Act I is a green object of what type?

2. What item does the Milkmaid use to look at her reflection as she is fixing her hair?

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

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

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

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