1. When the Student finds he is unable to free his hand from the Old Man's grasp, the Old Man says that before he dies, he wants to make which character happy?
(a) The Mummy.
(b) The Lady in Black.
(c) The Student.
(d) The Caretaker's Wife.

2. The Old Man tells the Colonel, "You are not a" (26) what?
(a) Christian.
(b) Nobleman.
(c) Charlatan.
(d) Gentleman.

3. What distinctive outfit is the Girl wearing when she is first seen by the audience?
(a) A men's suit.
(b) A riding habit.
(c) A wedding dress.
(d) A long cape.

4. The Mummy is described as having which type of affliction?
(a) Word-vomit.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Heartburn.
(d) Acoraphobia.

5. In the central foreground of Act I is a green object of what type?
(a) A bench.
(b) A stool.
(c) A chair.
(d) A fire hydrant.

Short Answer 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?

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

3. The Old Man asks the Student to reserve seats for what type of performance?

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

5. When Act II begins, in what location is the Colonel sitting as he writes?

(see the answer key)

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