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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alice want to do this for the church?
(a) She wants to give back to the needy.
(b) She loves to sew.
(c) She loves children.
(d) She is burdened with too much wealth.

2. Who delights in the lawyer's discomfort?
(a) The birds.
(b) The Cardinal.
(c) Miss Alice.
(d) Julian.

3. About what do they continue to rib each other?
(a) Their mistresses.
(b) Their school yard nicknames.
(c) Their strange clothing.
(d) Their love of birds.

4. What does the Butler point out?
(a) The crucifix is exactly perpendicular to the altar.
(b) If Julian were to look into the window of the model, an exact duplicate of the room in which they stand can be seen with every detail intact, even down to the brass candlesticks.
(c) The garden is completely symmetrical.
(d) The cardinals control the behavior of the other birds.

5. Why is Julian part of this trio?
(a) They want Julian to feel comfortable around them.
(b) The lawyer has such disdain for the Cardinal that the lawyer does not want the Cardinal's personal participation in the activities related to Miss Alice's grant to the church.
(c) They believe Miss Alice would enjoy his company.
(d) Julian would make a good addition to their group.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the butler share about himself with Julian?

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

3. What becomes evident about the two men as the conversation shifts?

4. How does Julian respond?

5. For whom is the larger of the two chairs?

(see the answer key)

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