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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Trock respond to Shadow's concern in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Those who would imprison him should fear for their lives.
(b) Shadow should mind his own business.
(c) Insanity is only a state of mind.
(d) His gun is his right hand.

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, which character did Trock come to visit?
(a) Shadow.
(b) Esdras.
(c) Miriamne.
(d) Garth.

3. How do Trock and Shadow make Piny feel?
(a) Happy.
(b) Amused.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Confused.

4. Who defends the Radical against the Policeman in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Lucia.
(b) Piny.
(c) Carr.
(d) Judge Gaunt.

5. Where is Act 1, Scene 1 set?
(a) In a basement apartment near the bridge.
(b) On the banks of a river under a bridge.
(c) On top of the bridge.
(d) On the roof of the tenement building.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Shadow think Trock should be "full of high thought?"

2. Based on Trock's speech and mannerisms, how does he appear to be feeling in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. In Act 1, Scene 2, to what does Garth attribute his father's fears?

4. What is Garth inspecting when Miriamne arrives?

5. How is Miriamne related to Garth?

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