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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When she begins to speak in perfect blank verse, what does Constance wonder?
(a) If a student has spiked her beer with LSD.
(b) If she is more of a genius than she realized.
(c) If she is Keats reincarnated.
(d) If she is crazy.

2. Who mourns a death in the second vignette?
(a) Othello.
(b) Desdemona.
(c) Romeo.
(d) Juliet.

3. Why does Constance think Romeo and Othello are not tragic figures?
(a) Because they are wealthy.
(b) Because they are men.
(c) Because their plight could have been avoided.
(d) Because they are both from France.

4. How many vignettes comprise The Dumbshow?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

5. Who interrupts the swordplay between Constance and Tybalt?
(a) Professor Night.
(b) No one.
(c) Juliet.
(d) Romeo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desdemona urge Constance to do?

2. What is the significance of the next day?

3. What does the person call Constance?

4. Who does Constance say was once a lover?

5. Who comes into see Juliet after Romeo is gone?

(see the answer key)

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