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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Trock ask both Esdras and Miriamne to do in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Get his coat.
(b) Stay and listen.
(c) Find the letter.
(d) Leave the room.

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

3. What have the police told Lucia to stop doing?
(a) Giving the Tramp food.
(b) Playing his piano in the street.
(c) Panhandling for money.
(d) Speaking about politics on the street corner.

4. How does Shadow describe Trock in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) As a true friend.
(b) As the skinny kind that lives forever.
(c) A real pip.
(d) The most fascinating and annoying person he knows.

5. What is Garth inspecting when Miriamne arrives?
(a) The kitchen sink.
(b) His piano.
(c) The street scene.
(d) His violin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Garth defend himself against Trock's accusations?

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

3. Who is Judge Gaunt?

4. Why does Trock feel poisoned?

5. Where is Act 1, Scene 1 set?

(see the answer key)

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