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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mio swear at Miriamne?
(a) She is betraying her own flesh and blood.
(b) An incomplete letter is useless.
(c) He realizes she knows who he is.
(d) He wants her to stay at home.

3. Where does Lucia imagine Trock was raised?
(a) In a barn.
(b) In a cellar.
(c) In the city.
(d) By wolves.

4. What is the Tramp doing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Stealing an apple.
(b) Watching the river.
(c) Digging himself into a pile of rags to sleep.
(d) Washing a shirt.

5. What is Miriamne's opinion of Mio's personal philosophy?
(a) The tree is only as strong as the roots are deep.
(b) Faith determines the will.
(c) Cripples often need a crutch.
(d) He believes the very faith he denies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation does Trock give for returning to the area?

2. Who believes that it is better to tell a lie and live, rather than speak the truth and die?

3. Who does Miriamne kiss in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. Who murdered a man during a robbery?

5. In Act 2, what excuse does Mio give for knocking on the apartment door?

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