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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Tzara, what is out of fashion since the war?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Causality.
(d) Lovemaking.

2. What does Joyce pull out of Tzara's hat before leaving the stage?
(a) Another hat.
(b) A whole poem.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) His manuscript.

3. In this section Carr comments that is entirely reasonable for the exploited classes of Russia to turn against whom?
(a) Their spouses.
(b) The government.
(c) Themselves.
(d) Their servants.

4. In describing his trenches experience in this section, Carr says he ruined several what?
(a) Rifles.
(b) Medals.
(c) First edition Trollopes.
(d) Pairs of trousers.

5. What is the topic of Lenin's new book?
(a) Imperialism.
(b) The free market.
(c) The war.
(d) The Armenian genocide.

Short Answer Questions

1. After what French writer do the Dadaists name their Cabaret at the Meierei Bar?

2. According to Cecily, what is the sole purpose of art?

3. What does Joyce announce that he intends to do before leaving the room in this section?

4. What sound effect does Stoppard recommend to accompany time slips in the play?

5. What affliction does Joyce confess to having at the beginning of this section?

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