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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. What does Garth know about Romagna?
(a) He was a thief.
(b) He was innocent.
(c) He was part of the gang.
(d) He murdered a man.

2. What is referred to as a "Blind Snake" at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Revenge.
(b) The river.
(c) Justice.
(d) Trock's demeanor.

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, where are the Two Young Men?
(a) Leaning against the struts of the bridge.
(b) Behind the apartment.
(c) On top of the bridge.
(d) On the roof of the tenement.

5. Why does Trock fear death?
(a) He is too young to die.
(b) He has no faith.
(c) His father died before he had a chance to really live.
(d) He knows he would be executed if sent back to prison.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Miriamne know about the letter?

3. Act 1, Scene 1, what revelation does Trock give Shadow about his personal life?

4. How does Lucia describe Trock and Shadow in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. What advice is given to Garth in the letter?

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