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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Student asks the Milkmaid to dip what object into the water before washing his eyes with it?
(a) A washcloth.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) His jacket.
(d) A napkin.

2. Which character is revealed to be standing on the staircase when the curtain rises in Act I?
(a) The Milkmaid.
(b) The Lady in Black.
(c) The Student.
(d) The Caretaker's Wife.

3. The Student announces toward the end of Act I that he is going to get away before what happens?
(a) He dies.
(b) He becomes corrupt.
(c) He commits a terrible sin.
(d) He cannot get away.

4. The Old Man asks the Student to reserve seats for what type of performance?
(a) A play.
(b) An opera.
(c) A ballet.
(d) A movie.

5. At what time of day does the play open?
(a) Afternoon.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Evening.
(d) Morning.

6. Which character is the Old Man clearly unable to see within Act I?
(a) The Girl.
(b) The Caretaker's Wife.
(c) The Milkmaid.
(d) The Student.

7. The Old Man tells the Student that after the performance, he must make his way to what location?
(a) The opera house.
(b) The Round Room.
(c) The Hyacinth Room.
(d) The consulate.

8. Who else will be in attendance at The Valkyrie, causing the Old Man to hope that the Student will meet him there?
(a) A magistrate.
(b) A priest.
(c) A consul.
(d) The Colonel.

9. What is the Dead Man wearing when he emerges from the house?
(a) A sheet.
(b) A robe.
(c) A bathing suit.
(d) A dress.

10. The Student asks the Milkmaid if he might borrow which object?
(a) A cup.
(b) A match.
(c) A stick of butter.
(d) A pencil.

11. What is the Old Man reading the first time the audience sees him onstage?
(a) An arrest warrant.
(b) An eviction notice.
(c) A magazine.
(d) A newspaper.

12. What incentive does Johansson name as the one that drives the Old Man?
(a) Power.
(b) Chaos.
(c) Fun.
(d) Money.

13. The Old Man announces in Act I that he thinks what kind of weather is imminent?
(a) Hail.
(b) Rain.
(c) Wind.
(d) Snow.

14. On what day of the week does the play's narrative begin?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Sunday.

15. Who tells the Student that his picture is already in the paper in association with his heroism the night before?
(a) The Milkmaid.
(b) The Old Man.
(c) The Mummy.
(d) The Caretaker's Wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Act I of The Ghost Sonata begins just outside of what type of structure?

2. What distinctive outfit is the Girl wearing when she is first seen by the audience?

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

4. Who shows the Girl the Student's picture in the newspaper?

5. How old is the Lady in Black, according to the Old Man?

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