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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who appears at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Signor Capello.
(b) Dr. Mancini.
(c) Signor Pafunda.
(d) The Butler.

2. Who is Amalia married to?
(a) Sirelli.
(b) Ponza.
(c) Agazzi.
(d) Laudisi.

3. What happens when the mother-in-law pulls the rope?
(a) Sirelli appears.
(b) Ponza appears.
(c) Bells ring.
(d) The Butler leads her inside.

4. What do they let up and down on ropes at the Ponza's house?
(a) Crates.
(b) Bayonets.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Baskets.

5. Who says, "Or do you think the old lady should have asked your permission? Just because your father is above her son-in-law?"
(a) Ponza.
(b) Corelli.
(c) Laudini.
(d) Agazzi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Amelia think that Ponza put his mother-in-law up in town?

2. Which character is NOT present in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What does Laudisi suggest as a reason the mother-in-law and her daughter live apart?

4. What does Amalia say Ponza should be responsible for in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Who is Agazzi's daughter?

(see the answer key)

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