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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Rakitin in Act 1, Part 1, where did he see Islayev earlier in the day?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) Downtown.
(c) At the dam.
(d) In the library.

2. Who wins most of the hands of the game in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Natalya.
(b) Arkady.
(c) Rakitin.
(d) Schaaf.

3. Who initially brings up the possibility of Vera getting married?
(a) Islayev.
(b) Katya.
(c) Shpigelski.
(d) Rakitin.

4. Who enters at the end of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Islayev.
(b) Kolya.
(c) Shpigelski.
(d) Rakitin.

5. Which character says to Natalya, "Each of us is a closed book, that's true"?
(a) Kolya.
(b) Katya.
(c) Rakitin.
(d) Vera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Shpigelski's vices?

2. What do Natalya's relatives call her?

3. About whom does Shpigelski tell a story in Act 1, Part 2?

4. How long have Rakitin and Natalya known each other?

5. According to Schaaf, what is the "thief of time"?

(see the answer key)

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