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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. With what is Julian not comfortable?
(a) The many bird species in the estuary.
(b) The discussion of the crucifix.
(c) The detailed discussion of the garden's plant varieties.
(d) This conceptual style of conversation.

2. What is said about the appropriateness of the two cardinals?
(a) They are best friends, just like the lawyer and Cardinal.
(b) They are the same color as the Cardinal.
(c) There should be two in such close quarters in that particular location.
(d) They are as dull as the Cardinal.

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

4. What question does Miss Alice ask that shocks Julian?
(a) Why do you want to be a priest?
(b) Do you find me attractive?
(c) Have you slept with many women?
(d) Will you sleep with me?

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what are the second man's words compared?

2. Why does Miss Alice begin a flirtatious conversation asking if he had been intimidated by herself or the lawyer, and if he had liked the butler?

3. How does the man react at having been discovered cooing to the caged birds?

4. How does Julian describe his loss of faith?

5. How does the second person make his insult more insulting?

(see the answer key)

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