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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Miriamne want to come back inside the apartment?
(a) She is waiting for Lucia
(b) She has been crying.
(c) She is waiting for Shadow.
(d) She is angry with Garth.

2. How is Miriamne related to Garth?
(a) She is Garth's cousin.
(b) She and Garth are lovers.
(c) She is Garth's fiancée.
(d) She is Garth's sister.

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

4. 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.

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

6. What would Garth like to teach?
(a) Piano lessons.
(b) Elementary school.
(c) Art.
(d) Violin lessons.

7. In Act 1, Scene 2, which character did Trock come to visit?
(a) Esdras.
(b) Garth.
(c) Shadow.
(d) Miriamne.

8. 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.

9. Which character's nosiness is annoying both Trock and Garth?
(a) Esdras.
(b) Shadow.
(c) Miriamne.
(d) A university professor.

10. Why does Trock fear death?
(a) He knows he would be executed if sent back to prison.
(b) He is too young to die.
(c) His father died before he had a chance to really live.
(d) He has no faith.

11. What does Carr whistle as the crowd disperses in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Ode To Joy.
(b) The Star Spangled Banner.
(c) America the Beautiful.
(d) The Battle Hymn of the Republic.

12. In what month is Act 1, Scene 1 set?
(a) December.
(b) January.
(c) August.
(d) June.

13. How does Miriamne know about the letter?
(a) She fished it out of the commode.
(b) She saw the pieces in the trash can.
(c) It fell as she was making Garth's bed.
(d) She found it on the floor of Garth's room.

14. Who whispers about Miriamne behind her back?
(a) Garth.
(b) Kids at school.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Esdras.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What belief does Trock have about the local authorities?

2. What does Trock tell Shadow will happen in six months?

3. How does Garth defend himself against Trock's accusations?

4. In Act 1, Scene 3, who follows Miriamne without success?

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

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