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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Miss Alice play this game?
(a) She merely wanted a little lightness to counter the gravity of their encounter, for the transfer of millions is indeed a weighty matter.
(b) She needs some physical activity.
(c) She is bored.
(d) She wants Julian to feel welcome.

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

3. How does Miss Alice say hello?
(a) In a soft, smooth voice.
(b) In a bright, cheery voice.
(c) In a piercing, high-pitched voice.
(d) In a cracked and ancient voice.

4. What do the two discuss?
(a) The beauty of the flowers.
(b) The detail of the crucifix.
(c) The merits of the model, as well as the intention and purpose of having such a work created.
(d) The colors of the birds.

5. How does this observer address the man who is cooing at the birds?
(a) Saint Michael.
(b) Saint Francis.
(c) Sissy.
(d) Birdlover.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is Julian not comfortable?

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

3. Because the mansion is so large, what must she do?

4. Why does the lawyer comment to Miss Alice, "that will be our bird of prey?"

5. What does the first man not leave without?

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