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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, p. 20-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the troupe runs out of money, what do they offer Guildenstern?
(a) Alfred
(b) A show
(c) Bread
(d) Musical instruments

2. What does Guildenstern want to know if the troupe knows?
(a) Any playwrights
(b) Any famous people
(c) Any popular songs
(d) Any plays

3. What is Rosencrantz's reaction to the way the game keeps going?
(a) He is a little embarrassed because he keeps winning.
(b) He thinks something is odd about the game.
(c) He is upset because Guildenstern will run out of coins.
(d) He laughs and whistles every time he wins a coin.

4. How does Guildenstern win money from the Player and the troupe?
(a) He calls all coin tosses as tails.
(b) He calls all coin tosses as heads.
(c) He bets they cannot guess his birthday.
(d) He plays a shell game.

5. How does Guildenstern question what is happening with the game?
(a) He questions whether it is luck or lack of faith.
(b) He wonders whether it is natural or supernatural.
(c) He keeps watching Rosencrantz to see if he cheats.
(d) He examines the coins to see if they are double headed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Rosencrantz and Guildenstern identified in Stoppard's script?

2. How is the Player still trying to appeal to prurient interest to get more money?

3. In what way is Rosencrantz defensive as he discusses the game with Guildenstern?

4. When the time theory is disproved, what does Guildenstern think of next?

5. How is the troupe's cart being pulled?

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