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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, where does Shadow reveal Trock has just been?
(a) In prison.
(b) Inside the apartment.
(c) In the river.
(d) In the hospital.

2. What belief does Trock have about the local authorities?
(a) They are all liars.
(b) He no longer cares about authority.
(c) They want him back in prison.
(d) Only those who can be bribed can be trusted.

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, who ends up angering the Policeman?
(a) Mio.
(b) Carr.
(c) Piny.
(d) Miriamne.

4. In Act 1, Scene 3, who calls Miriamne back into the apartment?
(a) Piny.
(b) Garth.
(c) Trock.
(d) Esdras.

5. What is referred to as a "Blind Snake" at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The river.
(b) Trock's demeanor.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Justice.

6. Who believes that it is better to tell a lie and live, rather than speak the truth and die?
(a) Trock.
(b) Miriamne.
(c) Esdras.
(d) Garth.

7. In Act 1, Scene 3, what prop does the Radical present to the Policeman?
(a) A toy gun.
(b) A white flag.
(c) A small American flag.
(d) A toy dagger.

8. How does Lucia describe Trock and Shadow in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) As something the river washed up.
(b) A the strangest bird he's seen all day.
(c) As the bees knees.
(d) As a nice boy.

9. In Act 1, Scene 2, where has Garth been for three days?
(a) The hospital.
(b) In the apartment.
(c) The courthouse.
(d) No one knows.

10. What is Mio's purpose in life?
(a) To prove his father's innocence.
(b) To confront the man who murdered his father.
(c) To find his father.
(d) To keep his father's identity safe.

11. In Act 1, Scene 3, who follows Miriamne without success?
(a) Mio.
(b) Carr.
(c) Shadow.
(d) Trock.

12. What is the Tramp doing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Digging himself into a pile of rags to sleep.
(b) Watching the river.
(c) Stealing an apple.
(d) Washing a shirt.

13. What offense is the Radical accused of committing?
(a) Disturbing the peace.
(b) Inciting a riot.
(c) Speaking without a flag.
(d) Assaulting an officer.

14. In Act 1, Scene 3, who slips into the crowd with the Two Young Men?
(a) Shadow.
(b) Mio.
(c) Garth.
(d) Trock.

15. What advice is given to Garth in the letter?
(a) Stay hidden.
(b) Leave town.
(c) Tell no one but your local priest.
(d) Testify.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Judge Gaunt?

2. How does Miriamne know about the letter?

3. What opinion does Trock have about Shadow?

4. How does Shadow describe Trock in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Why does Trock shout in Act 1, Scene 1?

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