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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II: Pages 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Milkmaid do with her cap while she washes her hands and fixes her hair?
(a) She hangs it on the fountain.
(b) She hangs it on the cow's horn.
(c) She puts it in the pocket of her dress.
(d) She places it on the ground.

2. The Old Man tells the student, "Serve me and you shall be a lord of" (11) what?
(a) The manor.
(b) Success.
(c) Existence.
(d) Creation.

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

4. What color is the Milkmaid's cap?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Old Man tells the Student that "All help is" (5) what?

2. At what time of day does the play open?

3. The Old Man tells the Student that the "most conspicuous thing" (9) about the Dead Man had been what element?

4. The Student remarks that what activity has "become one of the fine arts these days" (4)?

5. Which character repeatedly addresses questions to a person named Jacob in Act II?

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