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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 the Maniac say he's had in his briefcase the entire time, at the end of the play?
(a) A slingshot.
(b) A gun.
(c) Proof of the Anarchist's suicide.
(d) A tape recorder.

2. Who remarks to the reporter, "Oh, we often call for stretchers, just in case, because you never know . . . and sometimes we hit it at just the right minute, as you see?"
(a) Sports Jacket.
(b) Bertozzo.
(c) The Constable.
(d) The Maniac.

3. Who says, in Act 2, "I swear to you, I know that guy. He's never been in the police; he's wearing a disguise"?
(a) The Superintendent.
(b) The reporter.
(c) The Maniac.
(d) Bertozzo.

4. What does the Superintendent force Bertozzo to kiss?
(a) The reporter's hand.
(b) The maniac's ring.
(c) His ring.
(d) His hand.

5. What does the Maniac do accidentally with his "eye?"
(a) Swallows it.
(b) Throws it out the window.
(c) Drops it.
(d) Buries it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bertozzo say he knows the forensics expert from?

2. What excuse does the Maniac give the reporter why the bomb was buried?

3. What did the police do with the one bomb which was recovered undetonated?

4. Who tears up the President's portrait?

5. Who says, "Do people demand a really just system? Well, we'll arrange it so that they'll be satisfied with one that's a little less unjust?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What "new character" does the Maniac reveal himself to be in Act 2, Scene 1? How do the others react?

2. What happens with the Maniac's "glass eye" during Act 2, Scene 1?

3. How does the Maniac respond to the Superintendent's excuse about the window? What is the Superintendent's concern in this exchange?

4. What does the outcome presented by the Maniac mean to those involved? What will be their outcome granted the evidence?

5. What does Bertozzo do in the climax of the play in Act 2? How does he regain control of the room?

6. Who does the Maniac quote regarding scandal? What does this quote say?

7. What does the journalist suggest regarding the Anarchist's alibi?

8. What does the journalist ask about the police interaction with the bomber? How does the Superintendent reply?

9. What documentation does the journalist present regarding recent bombings?

10. How does the Maniac respond to the journalist's questioning? How do the others?

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