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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who defends the Radical against the Policeman in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Piny.
(b) Carr.
(c) Lucia.
(d) Judge Gaunt.

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, what do Trock and Shadow do when they see Lucia?
(a) They stroll closer to listen.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They leave.
(d) They call out to him.

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

4. Who believes that it is better to tell a lie and live, rather than speak the truth and die?
(a) Garth.
(b) Esdras.
(c) Miriamne.
(d) Trock.

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

6. Whom did Garth tell the truth about Romanga's case?
(a) No one.
(b) Shadow.
(c) Esdras.
(d) Miriamne.

7. In Act 1, Scene 3, who slips into the crowd with the Two Young Men?
(a) Shadow.
(b) Trock.
(c) Mio.
(d) Garth.

8. What explanation does Trock give for returning to the area?
(a) He is in love.
(b) He wants to find out if there is any evidence to convict him.
(c) His doctor recommended local treatment.
(d) He wants to reconnect with his childhood.

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

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

11. Where is Act 1, Scene 3 set?
(a) On the roof of the tenement building.
(b) On the banks of a river under a bridge.
(c) On top of the bridge.
(d) In a basement apartment near the bridge.

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

13. Whom does the Radical accuse of capitalist oppression?
(a) Judge Gaunt.
(b) Mio.
(c) The Policeman.
(d) Esdras.

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

15. Where does Garth tell Miriamne to go in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Away.
(b) To the store.
(c) To school.
(d) Into her bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offense is the Radical accused of committing?

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, what prop does the Radical present to the Policeman?

3. What claim does Garth make about his future in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, to what does Garth attribute his father's fears?

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

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