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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Go with God.
(d) Peace be with you.

2. What is the cover in the lullaby made of?
(a) Silk.
(b) Linen.
(c) Satin.
(d) Cotton.

3. What does the neighbor tell the mother to keep her mouth shut about?
(a) The boy whose arms were cut off.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her family that has died.
(d) That her son's fiancée once dated a member of the Felix family.

4. What does the servant bring on the platters to serve to the mother, son and father?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Wine and tarts.
(c) Glasses and sweets.
(d) Fruit.

5. Who is the mother talking about when she says "my mouth fills with mud"?
(a) Her son's fiancee.
(b) Her son.
(c) The Felix family.
(d) The neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cot in the lullaby made of?

2. What does the mother say she wishes to do with her granddaughters?

3. What flower does the mother say her husband smells like?

4. What does the servant ask the bride to do after the son and mother have left?

5. What animal is the lullaby about that is sung in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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