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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 opinion does Trock have about Shadow?
(a) Shadow is like a brother.
(b) Shadow is losing his mind.
(c) Shadow doesn't take life seriously enough.
(d) Shadow is annoying, but necessary.

2. What belief does Trock have about the local authorities?
(a) Only those who can be bribed can be trusted.
(b) They want him back in prison.
(c) He no longer cares about authority.
(d) They are all liars.

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

4. What explanation does Trock give for returning to the area?
(a) He is in love.
(b) He wants to find out if there is any evidence to convict him.
(c) His doctor recommended local treatment.
(d) He wants to reconnect with his childhood.

5. Why does Trock shout in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He is railing against stupidity.
(b) He is raging against love.
(c) He is startled by Shadow's entrance.
(d) He sees what he thinks is a ghost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Lucia play?

2. What time of day does the play open?

3. Why does Trock fear death?

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

5. What does Trock tell Shadow will happen in six months?

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