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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. How does Signora Frola communicate with her daughter?
(a) From the courtyard.
(b) By telephone.
(c) From the terrace.
(d) Letters from afar.

2. Who is Ponza always seen with?
(a) His wife.
(b) His sister.
(c) His dog.
(d) His mother-in-law.

3. Why does Amelia think that Ponza put his mother-in-law up in town?
(a) To bother them.
(b) To keep her away from his wife.
(c) To have an affair with her.
(d) To flatter her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In whose house does Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 take place?

3. What blinds the mother-in-law while she's talking to her daughter?

4. Who says, "What a pompous attitude! Aren't people allowed to stay home and enjoy a little privacy?"

5. What do they let up and down on ropes at the Ponza's house?

(see the answer key)

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