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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 Julian ask whether or not someone will soon be available?
(a) To take photographs of him and the birds.
(b) To see him for his appointment.
(c) To confess his sins.
(d) To get a tour of the garden.

2. How does the scene end?
(a) The lawyer, Cardinal, and Miss Alice plot.
(b) Miss Alice asks the birds to help her deal with the plans she has in mind.
(c) As the Cardinal coos to the birds, asking if they are able to comfort each other.
(d) The lawyer goes back to talking to the birds.

3. Why does the lawyer initiate a discussion of his animosity for the Cardinal?
(a) He cannot contain his hatred.
(b) He knows Julian is friends with the Cardinal.
(c) He is satisfied with Julian's information.
(d) He is bored by Julian's responses.

4. Why does the lawyer comment to Miss Alice, "that will be our bird of prey?"
(a) To a knock at the door.
(b) To the birds flying around outside.
(c) To the butler eavesdropping.
(d) The Cardinal's innocence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Not to be outdone, what does the second person sling back?

2. Who is studying this creation from all angles?

3. What does Julian say when Miss Alice invites him to talk about himself?

4. What does the butler do at the sound of the chime?

5. Who is cooing and talking to the birds, trying to engage them to interact with him?

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