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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I: Pages 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Old Man offer to the Student, which the Student promptly accepts?
(a) A job.
(b) An apology.
(c) A wager.
(d) A wife.

2. How old is the Lady in Black, according to the Old Man?
(a) 88.
(b) 79.
(c) 90.
(d) 58.

3. Act I of The Ghost Sonata begins just outside of what type of structure?
(a) A house.
(b) A library.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A brothel.

4. To what god does Johansson compare the Old Man when discussing the Old Man's demeanor within the town?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Thor.
(c) Loki.
(d) Hercules.

5. In the central foreground of Act I is a green object of what type?
(a) A fire hydrant.
(b) A chair.
(c) A stool.
(d) A bench.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Student respond when the Old Man asks if he is "a gambler" (7)?

2. To what Biblical element does the Student allude while asking the Milkmaid to wash his eyes?

3. The Student tells the Old Man that the Mr. Arkenholtz to whom he refers is which member of his family?

4. In what way is the Girl said to thank the person who returns her piece of jewelry after she drops it?

5. The Student tells the Milkmaid that he has been up all night taking part in what activity?

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