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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Professor Hobhouse written?
(a) An article about Romagna's case.
(b) A play about the murder trial.
(c) A book about Romagna's case.
(d) An article about Judge Gaunt.

2. Which character surprises the cast with an appearance in Act 2?
(a) Romanga.
(b) The mayor.
(c) Trock.
(d) Shadow.

3. How does Judge Gaunt explain Mio's murderous threats?
(a) Mio's father was a murderer.
(b) Justice is hard to swallow.
(c) Mio is insane.
(d) Mio wants to die.

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

5. Why does Miriamne apologize to Esdras at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) She feels he is wrong.
(b) She wasn't listening to him.
(c) She does not want to follow his advice.
(d) She cannot agree with his views.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Judge Gaunt ask for assistance in getting home?

2. Why does Shadow think Trock should be "full of high thought?"

3. What instrument does Lucia play?

4. What comfort does Shadow offer Trock in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. How is Miriamne related to Garth?

(see the answer key)

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