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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ponza say about his second wife in Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) She can't play the harp.
(b) She can't sing.
(c) She can't dance.
(d) She can't play piano.

2. To whose house does Agazzi send the women to visit in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Sirelli.
(b) Ponza.
(c) Laudisi.
(d) Signora Frola.

3. Who does the Police Commissioner demand to see at once in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Ponza.
(b) Agazzi.
(c) Sirilli.
(d) Laudisi.

4. What does Signora Sirelli say she won't do with Laudisi in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Pay a visit.
(b) Go to town.
(c) Shake hands.
(d) Bow.

5. Who has the Prefect spoken to?
(a) Signora Frola.
(b) Signora Sirelli.
(c) Ponza.
(d) Laudisi.

6. Who does Amalia say is most certainly the mad one in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) Laudisi.
(b) Ponza.
(c) Signora Frola.
(d) Agazzi.

7. Which character is introduced in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Signora Nenni.
(b) Signora Frola.
(c) Signora Ponza.
(d) Dina.

8. Why does Dina invite Laudisi into the music room in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) To spy on her father.
(b) To have crumpets.
(c) To hear Ponza.
(d) To hear Signora Frola.

9. Who says to Laudisi, "Run along with you. You just want everyone to be as mad as you?"
(a) Signora Frola.
(b) Agazzi.
(c) Dina.
(d) Amalia.

10. How does the Police Commissioner respond to Laudisi's request in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Overjoyed.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Offended.
(d) Eager.

11. Who does Dina say must be playing music in the music room in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) Signora Sirelli.
(b) Agazzi.
(c) Amalia.
(d) Signora Frola.

12. Who says, "Excuse me for saying so, but if you're all so convinced that Signora Frola is right, what more do you want?"
(a) Agazzi.
(b) Ponza.
(c) Laudisi.
(d) Sirelli.

13. Why do the townspeople suggest Laudisi is telling them contradictory stories?
(a) To present all possibilities.
(b) To tell the truth.
(c) To make fun of them.
(d) To lie.

14. Who does Sirelli say the Prefect believes?`
(a) Laudisi.
(b) Signora Frola.
(c) Ponza.
(d) Sirelli.

15. What does Ponza say his second wife's name is?
(a) Amalia.
(b) Lina.
(c) Julia.
(d) Azalea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Signora Frola give for her daughter in Act 2, Scene 7?

2. What is Sirelli's role in the setup in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What does Laudisi suggest may be the case with the wife in Act 3, Scene 2?

4. What is the name of the Police Commissioner?

5. Where does Agazzi suggest everyone go in Act 3, Scene 3?

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