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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. What does Julian think about how men use God?
(a) He struggles with it.
(b) He is not bothered by it.
(c) He tries not to think about it.
(d) He is outraged by it.

2. What does the first man do in an attempt to fend off his feelings about being caught?
(a) He begs the Cardinal to leave him alone.
(b) He argues with the Cardinal.
(c) He runs away.
(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. Why is Julian part of this trio?
(a) Julian would make a good addition to their group.
(b) They believe Miss Alice would enjoy his company.
(c) They want Julian to feel comfortable around them.
(d) 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.

4. What does the first man not leave without?
(a) Making a rude comment to Miss Alice.
(b) Hugging the second man.
(c) Kissing Miss Alice on the cheek.
(d) A snide comment or two.

5. What is Julian?
(a) A priest.
(b) A member of the church choir.
(c) A lay brother.
(d) An evangelist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Julian is intrigued by the butler's coincidence. How does the Butler feel?

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

4. What becomes clearer as the first person becomes more verbal and forthright about the second?

5. How does the butler feel about listening to Julian?

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