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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which weapon does the mother not mention in her rant?
(a) Knife.
(b) Pistol.
(c) Grenade.
(d) Pitchfork.

2. What is the mother describing in the following text: "They let them eat there, and smoke, and make music if they want to!"?
(a) The vineyards.
(b) The city.
(c) Her home.
(d) Prison.

3. Who is described as a "tall, stern woman"?
(a) The mother.
(b) Leonardo's wife.
(c) The bride.
(d) The mother-in-law.

4. What animal is the lullaby about that is sung in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Horse.
(b) Cat.
(c) Dog.
(d) Pig.

5. What does the mother say to her son just before he leaves her house in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) I love you.
(b) See you soon.
(c) Peace be with you.
(d) Go with God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mother offer to give her son's fiancée?

2. What does the mother tell her son to buy his fiancée?

3. Who sees the horse "in a lather"?

4. How does the lullaby sung by Leonardo's wife and mother-in-law begin?

5. What item does not appear on the gift that the son buys for his bride?

(see the answer key)

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