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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Alice do after the lawyer leaves her?
(a) She cries.
(b) She assumes a more comfortable position on the floor, where she goes into a mantra.
(c) She goes to the chapel to find the men.
(d) She calls for Julian.

2. What does the first man do in an attempt to fend off his feelings about being caught?
(a) He argues with the Cardinal.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He begs the Cardinal to leave him alone.
(d) He overcompensates with his behavior toward the Cardinal, kneeling to kiss his ring and addressing him in the third person to keep the situation and conversation impersonal.

3. How does the play open?
(a) In the garden of a Cardinal of the Catholic Church.
(b) In a Catholic Church.
(c) In Miss Alice's garden.
(d) In a mansion.

4. When the lawyer enters the room to join in the dialogue, what is established?
(a) Julian is a priest.
(b) The lawyer and the butler are friends.
(c) Julian is not ordained.
(d) The lawyer and the butler are brothers.

5. What are both the butler and the lawyer, who have known each other for some time, quite eager to do?
(a) Find Miss Alice and introduce her to Julian.
(b) Become friends with Julian.
(c) Pry and prey on this fresh specimen.
(d) Leave Julian alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Julian describe his loss of faith?

2. Over what do the two original characters banter a while longer?

3. What does Julian believe must happen in order to make it easier for men to live?

4. What do the two discuss about the details of this creation?

5. What does Julian believe about his faith and his sanity?

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