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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many relatives does Signora Frola say they lost in the disaster?
(a) Several.
(b) One of them.
(c) All of them.
(d) Two of them.

2. How many children does Signora Frola say that her daughter has?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) None.

3. Who arrives unexpectedly in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Signora Mancini.
(b) Signora Zici.
(c) Signora Ponza.
(d) Signora Frola.

4. What does Dina compare to the Ponza's strange behavior?
(a) Burning dinner.
(b) Uncorking wine after dinner.
(c) Asking the neighbors to spy.
(d) Putting the cook's shoes on the table.

5. What does Amalia say her husband claims Ponza is lacking in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Decency.
(b) Honor.
(c) Repect.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Signora Sirelli say of Ponza's face?

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

3. Who says, "Don't tell them what you see in me, because all four will tell you you are wrong, whereas you are not wrong in the least: I really am as you see me?"

4. Who is above Ponza at his office?

5. Why does Laudisi suggest the wife doesn't go outdoors in Act 1, Scene 1?

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