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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 physical aid does the Old Man use to help him get around?
(a) Roller skates.
(b) A walker.
(c) A wheelchair.
(d) A cane.

2. The Student tells the Milkmaid that he has been up all night taking part in what activity?
(a) Guarding his sisters.
(b) Tending to injured people.
(c) Creating sandbags.
(d) Putting out fires.

3. The Student tells the Old Man that the Mr. Arkenholtz to whom he refers is which member of his family?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Brother.
(d) Father.

4. The Student remarks that what activity has "become one of the fine arts these days" (4)?
(a) Emulating other people.
(b) Robbing other people.
(c) Persuading other people.
(d) Slandering other people.

5. The Student quips that he had entered the world during what type of "proceedings" (4)?
(a) Bankruptcy.
(b) Homicide investigation.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Tax audit.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which literary character does Johansson allude when he tells the Student about the Old Man's past romantic life?

2. The Student announces toward the end of Act I that he is going to get away before what happens?

3. Which character is the Old Man clearly unable to see within Act I?

4. The Old Man asks the Student whether he is related to a man named Mr. Arkenholtz, who works in what capacity?

5. The old man says that he had been engaged to the lady in black how many years before the narrative present?

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