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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Ian and Fay have to do when Ian's mother visits?
(a) They don't answer the door.
(b) They make up the spare bedroom.
(c) Take down the paintings.
(d) Put plastic on the furniture.

2. Which scene is being performed by the actors in the beginning of the play?
(a) The final scene.
(b) The epilogue.
(c) The second scene.
(d) The prologue.

3. What is said of Jarvis's age?
(a) He is in his forties.
(b) His age hangs on him like an old coat.
(c) His age is not mentioned.
(d) He is in his fifties.

4. What kind of names do Dafydd's daughters have?
(a) Greek.
(b) Irish.
(c) Italian.
(d) Welsh.

5. Who reads the opening speech during the first rehearsal of The Beggar's Opera?
(a) Bridget.
(b) Mr. Ames.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) Guy.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Fay's comment about the acceptable forms of "play," what is Guy's response?

2. What does Ian ask Guy about when Fay leaves the room while awaiting Guy's friend's arrival?

3. What is Linda's reply in when Dafydd asks where Crispin is?

4. What does Hannah say about Guy when Dafydd tells her what character he has chosen for Guy?

5. What happens when Guy opens his mouth to begin his audition song?

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