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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. Who hoists "the flag to half-mast" (12) in honor of the Dead Man?
(a) The Lady in Black.
(b) The Mummy.
(c) The Girl.
(d) The Old Man.

2. When the Student sees the Girl for the first time, he says that she is "incredibly" (11) what?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Plain.
(c) Innocent.
(d) Graceful.

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

4. To which literary character does Johansson allude when he tells the Student about the Old Man's past romantic life?
(a) Prince Valiant.
(b) Don Juan.
(c) Casanova.
(d) Romeo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What action is the Lady in Black performing the first time the audience sees her in Act I?

3. What action does the Student take just after the Girl enters the house?

4. Which character returns the Girl's piece of jewelry after she drops it out of the window?

5. The Dead Man had held what position in life, according to the Old Man?

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