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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 does Trock tell the Two Young Men to do in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Watch his car.
(b) Take a walk.
(c) Follow him.
(d) Follow Shadow.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Garth know about Romagna?

2. What is the Tramp doing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

3. How do Trock and Shadow make Piny feel?

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

5. What has reportedly happened to Judge Gaunt?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Shadow concerned about Trock's shouting in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

3. Why does Miriamne suddenly tell Mio she can no longer see him near the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

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

5. How does Judge Gaunt react to Mio's death threat in the beginning of Act 2?

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

7. Why does Mio pray for Esdras in Act 3?

8. What does Esdras do for Judge Gaunt in Act 1, Scene 3?

9. What "business" does Mio have to take care of at the end of Act 1?

10. How is Trock surprised in Act 2?

(see the answer keys)

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