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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character thinks that good works are most important?
(a) Nijo.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Marlene.
(d) Pope Joan.

2. What part of the meal have the women been served by the end of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Soup.
(b) The main course.
(c) Dessert.
(d) Appetizers.

3. How does Griselda feel about her husband?
(a) She can never forgive him.
(b) She hates him.
(c) She is thankful he took the children away.
(d) She defends his actions.

4. Which topic of conversation is not mentioned in the beginning of the play?
(a) The women's ability to swim.
(b) The women's schooling.
(c) The women's fathers.
(d) Damnation, good works, and going to church.

5. Where does Act 1, Part 1 take place?
(a) In a restaurant.
(b) In Marlene's home.
(c) In Japan.
(d) In a living room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the women toasting Marlene?

2. What is the consequence of Joan's birth experience?

3. Why did Griselda accept Walter's tests of her love?

4. What does Marlene order to drink at the restaurant as the play opens?

5. What was one of the Emperor's rituals?

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