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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. Where is Ponza's apartment where he lives?
(a) The next town away.
(b) The edge of town.
(c) The castle.
(d) The center of town.

2. What does Amalia say Ponza should be responsible for in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Reparation.
(b) His sister.
(c) Courtesy.
(d) His mother-in-law.

3. When does Ponza come to visit Signora Frola?
(a) Once every three days.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Every evening.

4. Who came to the door earlier that day when Amalia rang for Senora Frola?
(a) Ponza.
(b) The sister.
(c) Senora Frola.
(d) The Butler.

5. Whose name does Laudisi forget several times in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Signora Cini.
(b) Signora Ponza.
(c) Signora Agazzi.
(d) Agazzi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Signor Sirelli say Ponza keeps under lock and key?

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

3. Who appears at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Who says, "Oho, you can be sure he's at the bottom of the whole thing. Maybe he has his mother-in-law under lock and key too?"

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

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