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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "Or do you think the old lady should have asked your permission? Just because your father is above her son-in-law?"
(a) Ponza.
(b) Agazzi.
(c) Corelli.
(d) Laudini.

2. What does Signora Sirelli refer to Amalia as in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The wife of the governor.
(b) The wife of a superior.
(c) The wife of a sailor.
(d) The wife of a hero.

3. Who is Ponza always seen with?
(a) His wife.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother-in-law.
(d) His dog.

4. What does Signora Sirelli say of Ponza's face?
(a) It is twisted.
(b) It is black.
(c) There's something bad in it.
(d) There's something kind in it.

5. When does Ponza come to visit Signora Frola?
(a) Every evening.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once every three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the mother-in-law pulls the rope?

2. Who lives in the same apartment building as Agazzi?

3. Who appears at the end of Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What did Ponza say upon answering the door to Amalia?

5. What does Amalia say her husband claims Ponza is lacking in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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