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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Act 1, Scene 1, what revelation does Trock give Shadow about his personal life?
(a) He is dying.
(b) He is completely broke.
(c) He has given up.
(d) He is in love.

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

3. What does Trock tell Shadow will happen in six months?
(a) The world will end.
(b) He will die.
(c) He will be tried for murder.
(d) He will get married.

4. What belief does Trock have about the local authorities?
(a) They are all liars.
(b) Only those who can be bribed can be trusted.
(c) They want him back in prison.
(d) He no longer cares about authority.

5. 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.

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

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

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

9. In Act 1, Scene 3, who ends up angering the Policeman?
(a) Miriamne.
(b) Carr.
(c) Mio.
(d) Piny.

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

11. Who sent Garth a letter?
(a) Esdras.
(b) Trock.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) Miriamne.

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

13. How does Lucia describe Trock and Shadow in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) As something the river washed up.
(b) A the strangest bird he's seen all day.
(c) As the bees knees.
(d) As a nice boy.

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

15. In Act 1, Scene 1, where are the Two Young Men?
(a) On the roof of the tenement.
(b) Behind the apartment.
(c) On top of the bridge.
(d) Leaning against the struts of the bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two girls in Act 1, Scene 3 discussing as they pass the Tramp?

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, why are both Trock and Garth unhappy?

3. Based on Trock's speech and mannerisms, how does he appear to be feeling in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Where is Act 1, Scene 2 set?

5. What does Carr whistle as the crowd disperses in Act 1, Scene 3?

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