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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is "the doc at the gate?"
(a) The prison doctor.
(b) The doorman of the apartment.
(c) The physician at the local hospital.
(d) Saint Peter.

2. What are the two girls in Act 1, Scene 3 discussing as they pass the Tramp?
(a) Lucia's music.
(b) The murder trial.
(c) A marriage proposal.
(d) The cost of apples.

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

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 3, who is looking for the two girls from the beginning of the scene?
(a) Herman.
(b) Garth.
(c) Mio.
(d) Trock.

6. Who does Esdras bring into the apartment?
(a) Carr.
(b) Shadow.
(c) Judge Gaunt.
(d) Lucia.

7. How does Garth defend himself against Trock's accusations?
(a) He points out that Romagna is already dead.
(b) He points out that he destroyed the letter.
(c) He lists all the things he has done for Trock.
(d) He reminds Trock who is the leader.

8. In Act 1, Scene 3, who follows Miriamne without success?
(a) Mio.
(b) Shadow.
(c) Trock.
(d) Carr.

9. What does Garth know about Romagna?
(a) He was innocent.
(b) He was part of the gang.
(c) He was a thief.
(d) He murdered a man.

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

11. Who murdered a man during a robbery?
(a) Garth.
(b) Esdras.
(c) Shadow.
(d) Trock.

12. What advice is given to Garth in the letter?
(a) Leave town.
(b) Testify.
(c) Stay hidden.
(d) Tell no one but your local priest.

13. What instrument does Lucia play?
(a) A violin.
(b) A flute.
(c) A piano.
(d) A guitar.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mio believe the police know about his father?

2. Where is Act 1, Scene 1 set?

3. What is referred to as a "Blind Snake" at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Where is Act 1, Scene 2 set?

5. Who is Judge Gaunt?

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