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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Judge Gaunt?
(a) The judge at Romagna's trial.
(b) The judge who sentenced Trock to prison.
(c) The judge who sent Garth to jail.
(d) Garth's upstairs neighbor.

2. What time of day does the play open?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Early morning.
(d) Early evening.

3. In Act 1, Scene 2, which character did Trock come to visit?
(a) Miriamne.
(b) Shadow.
(c) Esdras.
(d) Garth.

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, what do Trock and Shadow do when they see Lucia?
(a) They call out to him.
(b) They stroll closer to listen.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They leave.

5. Who believes that it is better to tell a lie and live, rather than speak the truth and die?
(a) Miriamne.
(b) Trock.
(c) Garth.
(d) Esdras.

Short Answer Questions

1. What belief does Trock have about the local authorities?

2. Why does Trock feel poisoned?

3. How do Trock and Shadow make Piny feel?

4. What explanation does Trock give for returning to the area?

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, to what does Garth attribute his father's fears?

(see the answer key)

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