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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comfort does Shadow offer Trock in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) True love always waits.
(b) His friends will remember him.
(c) There is no evidence to convict him.
(d) He is young and will heal.

2. What concern does Shadow have about Trock in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He thinks Trock is losing his mind.
(b) He is concerned about Trock's health.
(c) He fears shouting will land Trock back in prison.
(d) He fears Trock will shoot 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. In Act 1, Scene 3, what prop does the Radical present to the Policeman?
(a) A toy dagger.
(b) A white flag.
(c) A toy gun.
(d) A small American flag.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lucia imagine Trock was raised?

2. Why doesn't Miriamne want to come back inside the apartment?

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, what do Trock and Shadow do when they see Lucia?

4. What would Garth like to teach?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was in the letter Miriamne found on Garth's floor?

2. How does Shadow attempt to keep Trock out of trouble?

3. Why is Miriamne's father afraid of shadows?

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

5. Why does Mio feel he is about to die in Act 3?

6. How does Miriamne attempt to cheer Mio after Judge Gaunt and Esdras leave the apartment in the middle of Act 2?

7. What is Mio's opinion of his father's trial?

8. In Act 1, Scene 1, how does Lucia view Trock and Shadow?

9. Describe Shadow.

10. Why does Trock bring Judge Gaunt and Esdras back to the apartment in Act 2?

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