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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. Who says, "The truth, my dear, is that, with a husband who always claims to know everything, I never manage to know anything?"
(a) Signora Ponza.
(b) Signora Bologna.
(c) Signora Agazzi.
(d) Signora Sirelli.

2. How many times does Dina say that she and Amalia have attempted to visit Senora Frola?
(a) Once.
(b) Four times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Three times.

3. Who did not receive Amalia and Dina when they paid a visit?
(a) Signora Agazzi.
(b) Signora Ponza.
(c) Signora Cini.
(d) Signora Frola.

4. Which character is NOT present in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Dina.
(b) Ponza.
(c) Amalia.
(d) Laudisi.

5. Who says, "What a pompous attitude! Aren't people allowed to stay home and enjoy a little privacy?"
(a) Signora Victrola.
(b) Laudini.
(c) Agazzi.
(d) Signora Agazzi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ponza say about his mother-in-law, according to Amalia, in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Signora Sirelli refer to Amalia as in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

4. What is notable about the courtyard at the building where Ponza lives?

5. What does Dina compare Ponza's eyes to in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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