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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing the Woman does for the Man?
(a) Pours tea.
(b) Takes his cloak.
(c) Brings food.
(d) Removes his shoes.

2. When the Woman is preparing something to eat for the Man, what does the Man do?
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Watches the woman.
(c) Yells at her to hurry.
(d) Takes a flower out of the vase.

3. Who are the two main characters?
(a) A brother and a sister.
(b) A man and a woman.
(c) Two brothers.
(d) A husband and a wife.

4. What does the Woman say frightens her?
(a) Noise.
(b) Silence.
(c) Rain.
(d) Thunder.

5. The Woman says she is glad to hear what?
(a) The birds' singing.
(b) The sound of a voice.
(c) The rush of the river.
(d) Horses galloping.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first scene, after the Woman clears the dishes, what does she take with her out of the room?

2. What names does the Woman jokingly call the Man?

3. What is/are the only prop/props seen onstage at the start of the play?

4. The Woman says she will sleep well because of what reason?

5. What name does the Woman say is too common?

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