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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Maniac say that the superior council has?
(a) Corrupt officers.
(b) Informers.
(c) Murderers.
(d) Thieves.

2. Where is the call coming from which the Maniac answers?
(a) The courthouse.
(b) The fourth floor.
(c) Next door.
(d) The jail.

3. What does the Maniac tear up when he returns to the office?
(a) His prescriptions.
(b) His criminal record.
(c) His release papers.
(d) The Anarchist Report.

4. Where does the Maniac suggest he might know the Superintendent from?
(a) Fighting in the war.
(b) Law school.
(c) Prison.
(d) A concentration camp.

5. Who calls on the phone when the Maniac is alone in the room in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The Registrar.
(b) The Superintendent.
(c) Yellow Blazer.
(d) Sports Jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose office does the play open?

2. Who asks, "But did you really have the proof?" in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Bertozzo do once he recognizes the Maniac leaving the office in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. On what floor of the building does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

5. What is unique about the actors with whom the Maniac performs?

(see the answer key)

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