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

2. The Old Man announces in Act I that he thinks what kind of weather is imminent?
(a) Snow.
(b) Wind.
(c) Hail.
(d) Rain.

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

4. To what god does Johansson compare the Old Man when discussing the Old Man's demeanor within the town?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Thor.
(d) Loki.

5. The Milkmaid carries the milk in baskets made of what material?
(a) Wood.
(b) Gold.
(c) Wire.
(d) Canvas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way is the Girl said to thank the person who returns her piece of jewelry after she drops it?

2. What distinctive outfit is the Girl wearing when she is first seen by the audience?

3. The Student tells the Milkmaid that he has been up all night taking part in what activity?

4. The Student asks the Milkmaid to dip what object into the water before washing his eyes with it?

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

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