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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. To which "misfortune" does Carr refer in this section, regarding Tristan Tzara (14)?
(a) He is Romanian.
(b) He is an artist.
(c) He has lost his wife.
(d) He was wounded in the war.

2. What color does Carr recall Lenin's eyes being?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Grey.
(d) Brown.

3. Whose dropped writings does Joyce pick up in the first scene of the play?
(a) Carr.
(b) Tzara.
(c) Gwendolen.
(d) Lenin.

4. According to Carr, what sensation is created by the many punctual clocks in Zurich?
(a) Possibility.
(b) Permanence.
(c) Exactitude.
(d) Harmony.

5. According to a speech at the Zurich People's House in 1917, what does Lenin think his role will be in the major battles of the Russian Revolution?
(a) He will die at the barricades.
(b) He will return to Russia to lead them.
(c) He will remain clear of them.
(d) He will not live to see them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what two locations does the play take place?

2. How does Carr describe his trial against Joyce at the end of Act 1?

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

4. What two characters believe Tzara's first name is Jack?

5. How many times does Joyce instruct Gwen to repeat his dictation in the text?

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