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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What three men act out a fight?
(a) Tybalt, Mercutio, and Romeo.
(b) Gustav, Othello and Romeo.
(c) Tybalt, Gustav, and Othello.
(d) The Professor, Othello and Tybalt.

2. How are the vignettes displayed?
(a) In a peepshow.
(b) On a pinup board.
(c) On a slideshow.
(d) Without speech.

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

4. Who enters the stage as Constance is reading?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Iago and Othello.
(c) No one.
(d) Gustav.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From what can gold be derived?

2. Out of what can a unified soul be constructed?

3. What does the person who mourns do?

4. What does the Chorus lay on Constance's desk?

5. What is Constance doing in her office?

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