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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Joan, what is a greater sin than a Pope giving birth?
(a) Aborting a baby.
(b) Making a poor example of female popes.
(c) Having a secret lover.
(d) Never having children at all.

2. Which character insists she could never live the life of a "lady"?
(a) Marlene.
(b) Nijo.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Griselda.

3. What was one of the Emperor's rituals?
(a) Watching for the moon rise.
(b) Practicing yoga each morning.
(c) Drinking a bottle of saki on Saturdays.
(d) Beating his women.

4. What was Walter's secret?
(a) He kept another lover.
(b) He raised their children in secret.
(c) He had a second family with another woman.
(d) He was not as rich as people thought he was.

5. What was Walter's final test of his wife's love?
(a) He had her organize his wedding.
(b) He asked her to murder someone.
(c) He took their first child from her.
(d) He cheated on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Nijo's previous occupation?

2. How does Griselda feel about her husband?

3. Why are the women toasting Marlene?

4. What part of the meal have the women been served by the end of Act 1, Part 1?

5. How do the dinner guests react to Joan's story?

(see the answer key)

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