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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 is referred to as a "Blind Snake" at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The river.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Justice.
(d) Trock's demeanor.

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

3. Based on Trock's speech and mannerisms, how does he appear to be feeling in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Confused.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Romantic.

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 3, who is looking for the two girls from the beginning of the scene?
(a) Herman.
(b) Mio.
(c) Garth.
(d) Trock.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 3, who slips into the crowd with the Two Young Men?

2. What opinion does Trock have about Shadow?

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Trock threaten to do to anyone who listens in on his conversation?

5. Where is Act 1, Scene 3 set?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the characters react to the order that is given to Lucia in Act 1, Scene 3?

2. How does Trock's health affect his attitude?

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

4. What threat does Trock make towards Shadow near the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, what advice does Esdras give Garth about his sense of guilt?

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

7. In Act 1, Scene 3, what have the authorities ordered Lucia to do?

8. In Act 2, what delusion does Mio join in with the judge?

9. What happens to Shadow at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?

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

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