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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Act 2, what sound can be heard offstage?
(a) A violin.
(b) A shout.
(c) A gunshot.
(d) A piano.

2. Who let the Tramp stay in the apartment last winter?
(a) Esdras.
(b) Trock.
(c) Miriamne.
(d) Garth.

3. Why does Miriamne apologize to Esdras at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) She cannot agree with his views.
(b) She wasn't listening to him.
(c) She does not want to follow his advice.
(d) She feels he is wrong.

4. What has reportedly happened to Judge Gaunt?
(a) He has been accused of tampering with the jury.
(b) He is out for revenge.
(c) He has lost his mind.
(d) He has been caught stealing.

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, why are both Trock and Garth unhappy?
(a) Esdras is ill.
(b) Miriamne refuses to go back to school.
(c) Someone is looking into Romagna's case.
(d) Shadow is sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miriamne offer Mio in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. Why does Trock fear death?

3. Why does Trock shout in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Which character does Mio threaten to murder in Act 2?

5. At the end of Act 1, why does Mio remain outside after all the other characters have left?

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