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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Piny sell?
(a) Sweet pies.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Apples.

2. Why does Shadow think Trock should be "full of high thought?"
(a) He is a role model.
(b) He just got out of prison.
(c) Thoughts indicate a person's state of mind.
(d) His health is not good.

3. How does Trock respond to Shadow's concern in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Insanity is only a state of mind.
(b) His gun is his right hand.
(c) Shadow should mind his own business.
(d) Those who would imprison him should fear for their lives.

4. Where is Act 1, Scene 1 set?
(a) On top of the bridge.
(b) In a basement apartment near the bridge.
(c) On the roof of the tenement building.
(d) On the banks of a river under a bridge.

5. How do Trock and Shadow make Piny feel?
(a) Amused.
(b) Happy.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is "the doc at the gate?"

2. What opinion does Trock have about Shadow?

3. Why does Trock fear death?

4. What type of language is used in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. What does Lucia tell Piny to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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