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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Pages 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object does the Girl drop out of the window in Act I?
(a) An earring.
(b) A ring.
(c) A bracelet.
(d) A necklace.

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

3. As the curtain rises on Act I, what sound can be heard?
(a) Children laughing.
(b) Birds singing.
(c) Women wailing.
(d) Church bells ringing.

4. The Old Man tells the Student that the "most conspicuous thing" (9) about the Dead Man had been what element?
(a) Depravity.
(b) Deceit.
(c) Courage.
(d) Vanity.

5. In what way is the Girl said to thank the person who returns her piece of jewelry after she drops it?
(a) Graciously.
(b) Flirtatiously.
(c) Stiffly.
(d) Angrily.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Student announces toward the end of Act I that he is going to get away before what happens?

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

3. What is the first major task the Old Man assigns to the Student?

4. The Old Man tells the Student that he has no heirs except one son, whom he describes in what way?

5. The Old Man tells the student, "Serve me and you shall be a lord of" (11) what?

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