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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has reportedly happened to Judge Gaunt?
(a) He has been accused of tampering with the jury.
(b) He is out for revenge.
(c) He has lost his mind.
(d) He has been caught stealing.

2. Why does Trock shout in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He is railing against stupidity.
(b) He sees what he thinks is a ghost.
(c) He is startled by Shadow's entrance.
(d) He is raging against love.

3. What concern does Shadow have about Trock in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) He thinks Trock is losing his mind.
(b) He fears shouting will land Trock back in prison.
(c) He is concerned about Trock's health.
(d) He fears Trock will shoot him.

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

5. What are the two girls in Act 1, Scene 3 discussing as they pass the Tramp?
(a) The murder trial.
(b) A marriage proposal.
(c) Lucia's music.
(d) The cost of apples.

6. 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.

7. Why does Trock fear death?
(a) He knows he would be executed if sent back to prison.
(b) He is too young to die.
(c) He has no faith.
(d) His father died before he had a chance to really live.

8. What does Mio believe the police know about his father?
(a) His location.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He is still in hiding.
(d) He was innocent.

9. What does Garth confess to Miriamne at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is afraid of Trock.
(b) He would rather die than go back to prison.
(c) He is ready to leave town.
(d) He was an accessory to murder during a robbery.

10. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Trock threaten to do to anyone who listens in on his conversation?
(a) Stab them.
(b) Throw them out the window.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Shoot them through the door.

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

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

13. Who whispers about Miriamne behind her back?
(a) Esdras.
(b) Garth.
(c) Kids at school.
(d) Everyone.

14. What would Garth like to teach?
(a) Violin lessons.
(b) Piano lessons.
(c) Elementary school.
(d) Art.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sent Garth a letter?

2. What did Garth do to the letter?

3. In Act 1, Scene 3, who follows Miriamne without success?

4. What have the police told Lucia to stop doing?

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

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