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

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

3. Who is Laudisi related to?
(a) Nenni.
(b) Sirelli.
(c) Amalia.
(d) Ponza.

4. Who does Signor Sirelli say Ponza keeps under lock and key?
(a) His sister.
(b) His wife.
(c) His mother.
(d) Himself.

5. Who has arrived along with the Sirellis in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Signora Frola.
(b) Signora Zini.
(c) Signora Ponza.
(d) Signora Cini.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the village the Ponzas are from?

2. Who says, "We come here as to the fountain, two poor women athirst for news?"

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

4. What does Laudisi ask Sirelli to do once he's come to the center of the room to him in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Who says, "You don't mean to say you understand it if a mother--unable to bear being away from the daughter--follows her and then is compelled to live apart from her in a city where after all she's a stranger too?"

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