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

2. What does Dina tell Laudisi to do in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Call Ponza.
(b) Eat dinner.
(c) Leave.
(d) Stay.

3. What destroyed the village Ponza comes from?
(a) A fire.
(b) A tornado.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) A volcano.

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

5. Why does Laudisi suggest the wife doesn't go outdoors in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) She's a hypochondriac.
(b) She's sick.
(c) She hates the town.
(d) She's in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?"

2. What does Sirelli call Ponza in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What did Amalia say to Ponza at the door in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Who did not receive Amalia and Dina when they paid a visit?

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

(see the answer key)

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