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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. The Old Man asks the Student to push his wheelchair to what location in his first such request?
(a) Into the sun.
(b) Over to the water fountain.
(c) Into the foyer.
(d) Onto the balcony.

2. On what day of the week does the play's narrative begin?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Wednesday.

3. The Old Man asks the Student to reserve seats for what type of performance?
(a) An opera.
(b) A play.
(c) A ballet.
(d) A movie.

4. How does the Student respond when the Old Man asks if he is "a gambler" (7)?
(a) He says that he is a gambler and that he always wins.
(b) He says that he used to be a gambler, but he had shown no aptitude for it.
(c) He says that he is a gambler and he rarely wins.
(d) He says that he has never been a gambler.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows the Girl the Student's picture in the newspaper?

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

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

4. Who hoists "the flag to half-mast" (12) in honor of the Dead Man?

5. To what god does Johansson compare the Old Man when discussing the Old Man's demeanor within the town?

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