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

2. What does Carr prevent the policeman from doing in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Striking Piny.
(b) Gassing the crowd.
(c) Striking Mio.
(d) Arresting Miriamne.

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

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Trock threaten to do to anyone who listens in on his conversation?
(a) Call the police.
(b) Stab them.
(c) Shoot them through the door.
(d) Throw them out the window.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Tramp doing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

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

4. Who is sitting alone at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

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

(see the answer key)

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